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The Food and Drug Administration is scheduling three day-long virtual meetings on its proposed rule to increase traceability requirements on fresh produce and other foods.

Leamington, Ontario-based Nature Fresh Farms will plant one tree for every social media post featuring the firm’s sustainability messaging.

Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is planning another strong season of organic grapes from Peru.

Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum is introducing top-seal packaging for its organic tomatoes-on-the-vine.

A new waste reduction tool is available to members of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

Re Fresh, Salinas, Calif., which launched in August, has added a slate of seven professionals to its staff in business development and other roles.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers and its local healthcare provider are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Stemilt Family Clinic.

Leonardo Tarriba, CEO of Farmer’s Best International, is the new chairman of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Nogales, Ariz.

The Organic Trade Association is advocating for more federal support of organic production as a means to mitigate climate change.

The Packer’s Editor Tom Karst spoke with Driscoll’s president Soren Bjorn about the issue of seasonal trade protection for U.S. blueberry growers.