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River Fresh Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired David Martinez as senior vice president of business development.

The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2019 Apple Man or Woman of the Year.

Ocean Mist Farms has promoted Katie Tossie to organic product manager.

Avocados are taking to the water through the World Avocado Cup Regatta in San Diego Bay.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has promoted Megan McKenna from director of foodservice to senior director of marketing and foodservice.

Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., will be shipping Artisan Organics brand peaches and nectarines soon, with the season beginning in mid-July.

Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, which markets under the Purity Organic brand, has hired Mike Rubidoux as sales manager.

The United Fresh Produce Association has released updated food safety audit standards for the fresh tomato supply chain.

A new normal is taking hold for importers of Mexican tomatoes.

Western Growers has launched the Supply Chain Risk Management Solution, a comprehensive program designed to reduce outbreaks, and some leafy greens grower-shippers are testing the software.