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Three out of four consumers surveyed by The Packer say efforts to consider food waste are important.

The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2022 Apple Person of the Year.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in July that will invest $1.2 billion over three years to fund projects that will bring additional water to the state to secure Arizona’s water future.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on Central Market of FL II Inc., Sarasota, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Following a failed vote in 2020, a producer vote on the future of the South Texas onion marketing order will occur from Sept. 1 to Oct. 3, the USDA reports.

Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has announced the expansion of its SmartFresh Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s approval for a range of new crops.

The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh asparagus under a systems approach from Peru.

The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Sybil Faulconbridge, Anthony Mazzuca and Thomas Wheelus to key sales positions.

Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok Corporation has hired Howard Head as the company’s chief financial officer, according to a news release.

The Oxnard, Calif.-based avocado grower, handler and distributer has announced the start of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available now through late spring of 2023.