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A Celebration of Life service has been scheduled for Frieda Rapoport Caplan, who died Jan. 18.

Who is the 21st-century eater and what does he/she want?

The United Fresh Produce Association has expanded the Partner X-Change matchmaking sessions between companies at its annual show.

Pro*Act has chosen 14 recipients for the latest round of Cultivating Change Local Farm Grant Program, boosting their food safety, sustainability and wholesale readiness efforts.

Packaging company Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., has hired Art Vega as vice president of business development.

Brighter Bites, Houston, recently elected three new board members.

In the kitchen, you’re probably always looking for new ways to mix up the usuals.

Watsonville Coast Produce Inc., Watsonville, Calif., has promoted Jerud Manfre to vice president of operations and Adrian Contreras to sales manager.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.

Exhibitors at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo had plenty to talk, including new products.