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Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the 2020 edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 5.

The California Ag Leadership Foundation’s Profiles in Leadership Award, which recognizes Ag Leadership Program alumni, was awarded to Craig and Sara Jane Underwood, Holly King and Rich Peterson.

Featuring all seedless grapes, Bakersfield, Calif.-based Vanguard Direct is entering is fourth season growing and sourcing Peruvian grapes for sale in North America, according to Gene Coughlin, vice president of sales.

Walmart has increased its commitment to sustainability over the past 15 years and that track record continues to grow, according to Anabella de Freeman, the company’s senior manager for sustainable produce.

Pacific International Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired Greg Villalobos as sales executive and commodity manager.

Village Farms International Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy Inc. (“VFCE”), has renewed and extended its existing contract with the City of Vancouver.

The Allen Lund Company has committed to sponsorship and participation in Navidad en el Barrio.

LGS Specialty Sales is primed for a strong and exciting grape season from December 2020 through early May 2021.

Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., is offering avocados treated with Apeel Sciences’ plant-based shelf-life extending product.

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program.