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Agricultural products agents from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture stay on top of the latest developments in the produce industry by attending numerous grower and industry events.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s new director of production and environmental policy has experience in advocacy and government affairs along with a Department of Labor and USDA public service background.

Grigg is leading global market expansion and overseeing the supply chain for the Chicago-based berry marketer and distributor.

Ontario field-growing regions experienced a weather roller coaster this spring and early summer, but growers say their crops came through with flying colors.

After an investigation into the death of a worker in Parkland, Fla., OSHA has cited a labor contractor for a serious violation for exposing workers to hazards associated with heat while working in direct sun.

Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes.

This year the asparagus trade organization created opportunities to connect with consumers through digital, in-store and collaborative marketing campaigns.

Keeping fruits and vegetables safe isn’t always a simple task, but there’s an arm of the produce industry that strives to help growers, packers, retailers and others do just that.

Sarah Burns comes to Stemilt following a four-year tenure at FreshSource and 13 years working in sales at Earthbound Farm.