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Potato sales have taken a big turn toward the retail channel during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and suppliers of Idaho spuds have adapted.

National foodservice and marketing agency Advantage Waypoint represents The Fresh Group Ltd. Maglio Cos.

New York-based Rabobank has appointed Roland Fumasi to lead a group of 20 research analysts at RaboResearch’s Food and Agribusiness division in North America.

Two groups that represent the U.S. blueberry industry have hired a vice president of marketing and communications and financial controller, which are new positions.

The Produce Marketing Association is adding six new members to its board of directors.

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, is promoting its products to growers in Chile and has hired Pablo Silva to lead those efforts.

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corp., which serves Canadian companies, is seeking a vice president of operations.

Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce highlighted new branding and updated graphics on its packaging at the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit.

Packaging supplier Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., highlighted its new Bio-Able Solutions line of products at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Expo.

Spring Valley Fruits, Pharr, Texas, highlighted a new eco-friendly clamshell for guava at the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit.