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Delightful Quality Produce Company has hired a new vice president of sales and business development.

Business owners in the produce industry face a convergence of factors that make this a unique time to exit their business.

Green gold has become big business. This year, demand from European millennials and rich Chinese has pushed the price of avocados so high, even Chilean gangs are getting in on the act.

After 45 years in the produce industry and selling a world of onions, Chris Woo is ready to retire.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking four importers to fill seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Cherry harvest has begun in Washington state and Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers has provided a snapshot of the season from the orchard.

Stemilt Growers’ organic dark cherry volume is coming on and will be sufficient for pre-July 4 promotions, according to the marketer.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Company said higher lemon volume and prices boosted its quarterly results.

Starting in mid-June, red potatoes from Missouri’s boot heel region will be available from Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Enhanced record-keeping regulations for fresh produce may be a compelling option for the Food and Drug Administration after the E. coli/romaine lettuce outbreak this year, one former official says.