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Cal-Organic Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., is preparing to ship new crop yellow, red and white onions from the Coachella Valley in mid-May.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce has made significant gains in reforestation and the protection of wildlife.

Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, is participating in two organizations to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, How2Recycle and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

John Beaulieu has joined Meridian Growers, Madera, Calif., to manage processing of tree nuts.

Milwaukie, Ore.-based Pear Bureau Northwest has been using its communications to direct consumers to shoppable recipes along with ripening and storage tips.

Strella Biotechnology, a Philadelphia company that uses biosensors to maximize freshness of fresh produce throughout the supply chain, has received $3.3 million in seed funding.

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, has seen positive results in trials with its shelf-life extension product on apples.

The United Fresh Produce Association has named the recipients of its Produce in Excellence Foodservice Awards.

AgroFresh, whose SmartFresh technology extends the shelf life of produce, has added more items available for treatment, including avocados, tomatoes, broccoli and mangoes.

Whether you’re looking for organic Brussels sprouts, romaine hearts, tomatoes or just about any other vegetable this summer, supplies should be ample.