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The California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting will feature speakers on issues affecting debate on the global economy and immigration.

The Produce Marketing Association is seeking nominations for the PMA 2019 Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award.

Jacob Jordan, a December graduate of Texas A&M University, has joined Lone Star Citrus Growers, Mission, Texas, as a sales assistant, said Trent Bishop, vice president of sales.

California Giant Berry Farms is sponsoring a second annual Chef Invitational, seeking chefs at foodservice partners across the country to compete.

As consumers set out to eat healthier, more and more organic produce seems to be popping up on supermarket shelves.

Organic fruits and vegetables typically have failed to make a significant inroad to the foodservice segment, but there are a few exceptions, and some suppliers are optimistic about future foodservice business.

Texas A&M University AgriLife Research scientist Leonard Pike, who developed the iconic Texas 1015 Supersweet onion, has died.

Chelan Fresh Marketing, Chelan, Wash., plans to increase the volume of its proprietary organic SugarBee apples this season.

The Center for Produce Safety, Woodland, Calif., is sponsoring a $500,000 challenge, seeking answers to cross-contamination issues in growing areas.

These tiny globes were the fourth most popular item that shoppers said they bought this year that they did not buy previously.