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Sweet corn promotions generally start picking up the second week in April, with major peaks on the big four summer holidays — Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.

After several years of strategy review and consultation, Zespri shareholders have voted to strengthen grower ownership and control of the company.

In Domex Superfresh Growers’ latest orchard update, chief horticulturist Dave Gleason delves into the importance of soil health for its orchards.

John Hollay has been hired by the United Fresh Produce Association as senior director of government relations.

An extended period of warm, dry conditions — uncommon even to Florida — during the winter has drawn rave reviews from growers.

Schmieding Produce, which ships watermelons grown in most of the major watermelon areas in the U.S., has acquired North Carolina grower Moore’s Produce.

Gotham Greens, a New York-based greenhouse grower, recently broke ground on its second greenhouse in the Chicago’s Pullman area.

Superior Fruit has selected Joseph Rumley as its chief financial officer.

Ed Monson, 73, of Greeley, Colo., died March 11.

Catch up on produce companies involved in Florida’s spring fruit and vegetable deals.