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Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact.

Members of the American Blueberry Growers Alliance provided information to the U.S. International Trade Commission during a hearing on the impact of rising imports during the U.S. growing and harvest seasons.

Portland, Ore.-based Agriculture Capital has released its fourth annual Impact Report, highlighting progress on its 16 farms and seven facilities for a variety of performance metrics.

Markon Cooperative, Salinas, Calif., has hired Kate Burr as food safety director.

Berry company Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., has hired Brian Deese at director of blueberry grower relations.

Episode 31 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview between Tom Karst, editor-in-chief of The Packer, and Navina Khanna, executive director of the HEAL Food Alliance.

In an unlikely turn of events, cucumbers and squash are smack dab in the limelight.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing oversight of organic operations in India.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is purchasing 2.18 million pounds of apples from three suppliers for child nutrition and other food assistance programs this year.

The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the second class for its year-long Produce Safety Immersion Program.