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During the California Avocado Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president of the commission.

With shorter trips for distribution to high-density population centers, Eastern apple shippers benefit from a reduction in fuel costs and emissions.

Despite lower volumes for value-added salads, Dublin-based Dole plc has reported strong results for the three and six months ended June 30.

Knappe has been in the produce industry for nine years, specifically working in packaging supply and inventory management within the berry industry.

Key players in Chile’s export and import sectors are working to identify effective solutions to the logistic issues that have slowed trade.

Cindy Swanberg Schwing has joined Nogales, Ariz.-based Splendid by Porvenir as vice president of marketing.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. is slowing the yellowing process of limes for lime growers and wholesalers across the U.S., according to a news release.

The new Organic Transition Initiative is aimed at helping to build new and better markets as well as streams of income for farmers and producers.