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Longtime apple industry salesman John “Roger” Smithey died Feb. 4. He was 81.

Apeel Sciences plans to bring its shelf-life extending technology to European avocado marketer Nature’s Pride.

The Center for Produce Safety, which recently announced an Innovation Challenge award with a total possible payout of $500,000, is having an informational web seminar about the event.

The Produce Marketing Association has hired Dan Stark as chief content officer, a new position designed to enhance the value of content and education from the organization.

Brexit food fears are being stoked by retailers in Britain.

Kerry Bridges is the new vice president of food safety for Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Foodservice supplier US Foods Holding Corp. is expanding its Marrero, La., facility, nearly tripling its size to support growth in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Mary Coppola has been promoted by the United Fresh Produce Association to vice president of marketing and communications.

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is accepting applications for its 25th class.

Windsor, Ontario-based LabelPac, a company providing equipment that prints and applies labels on fruit, has a partnership with Australian company Label Press.