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Fair Trade USA, which certifies fair trade products marketed in North America, has promoted Nathalie Marin-Gest as head of Fresh Goods, overseeing produce, floral and seafood.

Fyffes has converted all of its melon shipments to include the use of recycled and repurposed wooden pallets from CHEP.

Large farms grew even larger during the mid-20th century. Advances in planting technology boosted yields thanks to chemical treatments.

SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.

The Castellini Group of Cos., Cincinnati, is adopting integrated supply chain technology designed to enhance agility and efficiency for customers and suppliers.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Significant new regulations are coming soon for the National Organic Program.

The Texas International Produce Association, Mission, and other groups are sponsoring a meeting on inspections of Mexican tomatoes under the Tomato Suspension Agreement.

Medford, Minn.-based greenhouse grower Revol Greens has plans to add California production, with a 16-acre facility near Los Angeles that more than doubles the company’s acreage.

Applications are being accepted for the Eastern Produce Council’s 2020 Leadership Program.