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At the fourth annual NYC AgTech Week Conference, attendees can tour farms and attend panel discussions, workshops and networking events hosted by the NYC Agriculture Collective.

BOSTON — To get familiar with the Boston area fresh produce market, you have to visit the two centers of activity, side-by-side in Chelsea and Everett, both nestled near Boston.

The acquisition of Brooks and Co. and J&J Distributing by the Dragonfly Group should be completed in the fall.

The newest venture of Roland Marketing Inc. is a partnership with Sunshine Produce LLC.

Chocolate Avocado Delight and several new salsas are on the way from Russ Davis Wholesale, Wadena, Minn., said vice president Pat Miller.

Los Angeles-based Vision Produce Co. has promoted Dan Lawton to president and managing partner.

Norwalk, Iowa-based Capital City Fruit has added to its staff and produce offerings in 2019.

Fall is a busy time on the Northern California produce scene as consumers return to the kitchen to prepare hearty autumn dishes and distributors gear up for the holidays.

Sunkist Growers treated Montreal residents to a bright, garden-themed pop-up to escape the winter blues.

Limoneira, Santa Paula, Calif., is donating cartons of lemons to health care professionals, food banks and other agencies.