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Brighter Bites, a nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is expanding its offerings to six Phoenix-area schools.

The Packer caught up with Red Sun Farms’ Carlos Visconti on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s seed-to-plate innovation.

Sun World International has hired Bernardo Calvo, who spent the bulk of his career at the Monsanto Co., now part of Bayer AG, in significant leadership roles across multiple countries.

Noting a slight decline in net sales but improved profits in its banana trade, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter.

Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts.

The web seminar gives an update on consumer research and how key findings are shaping the Avocado Sustainability Center, a new resource providing sustainability research, data and information for the industry.

By joining the alliance, Costa joins a growing community of New England and national companies dedicated to eliminating food waste and promoting sustainable practices, according to energy company Vanguard Renewables.

Avocados From Mexico will be the title sponsor of the Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl.

Among it’s contributions to the event, the association will provide New York state-grown apples at the finish line, at several related events and to race volunteers.

Sun World International recently took to New York City to officially debut its Autumncrisp brand grapes’ global consumer marketing campaign.