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Traveling to Austin, Texas, on our way to South by Southwest, we understood we were in for an experience unlike any other industry outing.

The House of Representatives on March 22 passed a $1.3 trillion spending package, sending it to the Senate for a vote March 23 to avert a government shutdown that would begin that night.

Buyer speed meetings, innovation, enhanced networking opportunities and a little exercise added to the program help keep the 2018 Viva Fresh Expo from becoming “just another trade show” in a busy season of events.

The Produce Marketing Association sent volunteer leaders and staff to the iconic South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, for a couple days last week.

As the Potatoes USA annual meeting came to a close, the group welcomed a new chairman and executive committee.

Google searches related to Brussels sprouts show strong interest around the holidays, inquiries about the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and curiosity about how to use them in recipes.

The Tyler Phipps Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Nixa, Mo., is again offering a $3,500 scholarship to a high school senior looking to pursue further education in the agriculture industry.

Leamington, Ontario-based NatureFresh Farms is expanding greenhouse acreage.

Package Containers Inc. has hired David Moen as regional sales manager and retail director.

Dallas-based DMA Solutions has chosen nine students from Texas A&M University to attend the upcoming Viva Fresh Produce Expo in San Antonio.