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A chance to win $1,000 is now part of the motivation for attendees to get their steps in at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Expo in Chicago.

Western Growers Insurance Services has hired Natalie Berend as senior director of commercial lines.

The purchase of reusable plastic container company IFCO Systems, a $2.51 billion deal, has been finalized.

Coastline Family Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired Ryan Laughton as vice president of crop production and grower relations.

Proprietary grape varieties will be highlighted in a new deal crafted between Blanc Vineyards and the National Basketball Association.

In response to demand for smaller potatoes in smaller bags, Houston-based MountainKing has acquired a packing facility dedicated exclusively to fingerlings and “baby” versions of yellow and red potatoes.

Have you taken the Hitchcock Farms produce quiz?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance to help growers determine set their food safety plans.

Syngenta has appointed Chris Davison as head of business sustainability for North America.

A simple inquiry — what has happened to fresh tomato shipments during the last decade, especially relative to Florida and Mexico?