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August marks the beginning of Medjool date harvest season, and Yuma, Ariz, -based Bard Valley Natural Delights is primed for a successful harvest season this year.

We can’t let the bystander effect happen in fields, packinghouses or anywhere else in the supply chain — the results can be tragic.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference attracted a record attendance of nearly 2,000 and more than 900 registered buyers from about 250 companies, show organizers said.

A new promotion from the Orlando, Fla.-based company challenges consumers to eat healthfully on the go, while its expanded video series shines a light on the importance of food safety and quality control.

Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will have its 9.8-ounce Mighty Blues jumbo blueberry pack available from all of its production regions this season, said Kasey Kelley, director of business development.

The Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is planning its Blueberry Summit for Oct. 5-7 in Nashville, Tenn.

Despite what the company called a volatile trading environment, New Zealand-based T&G Global reported near-stable revenue for the six months ending June 30.

Reedley, Calif.-based Frutura has marked its first year of operation by finalizing the acquisition of the major Chilean fruit exporter, Subsole.