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SunFed is a distributor of Mexican grown produce in operation since 1994. The company currently works with over 20 different ranches located throughout Mexico.

In my arsenal of reasons why things aren’t my fault, recent events have given me a cruise-missile-strength weapon: the supply chain.

The last two years have been good ones for melon markets, and honeydew, cantaloupe and specialty melons were in good demand. This winter, sales are off to a good start, said Mikee Suarez, salesman at MAS Melons & Grapes.

N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 15 projects aimed at boosting bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state.

A new sustainable cling film is being introduced by Fabbri Group, Italian worldwide leading supplier of machines, films, software, and service to retailers and the produce industry.

The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences published a report about the supply trends for cucumbers in the U.S.

January marked Dinuba, Calif.-based Suntreat’s 12th year of Sumo Citrus sales. And the company continues to grow its volume of the proprietary mandarin, known for its bumpy outer peel and top knot.

Sun World has appointed Jennifer Petersen as its new executive vice president and chief science officer. Petersen will oversee activities pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies.

Plant City-based, Wish Farms is proud to announce the hiring of Carlos Fear as Director of Berry Genetics.