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Volume of Honeycrisp apples sold at retail in March jumped 31.5% over year-ago levels, according to the latest Stemilt Growers Fruit Tracker Fast Facts.

Alex Ott is leaving the California Apple Commission and other commodity boards to become the full-time executive director of the American Pecan Council.

The Packer’s Ashley Nickle’s coverage of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma region includes a recent piece headlined “Outbreak investigation puts spotlight on traceability.”

Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms is launching a multi-faceted digital promotion that prompts consumers to enjoy artichokes.

Make America’s Food Stamps Healthy.

The New England Produce Council hosted a dinner meeting event April 30 at Boston’s Fenway Park, sponsored by Sunny Valley International, Glassboro, N.J.

Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Potandon Produce LLC reports new crop Arizona red potatoes will be available May 10.

Lisa Helfman has a big vision for Brighter Bites, the fresh produce-oriented nonprofit she founded in Houston five years ago.

As the western business director for the Giumarra Cos., Kellee Harris specializes in building and maintaining customer relationships.

Visalia, Calif.-based Pro Citrus Network has hired Kim Flores and Christine Raymer as vice presidents.