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Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has launched Hazel Cherry, a new post-harvest technology for fresh cherries.

Last week on Produce Market Guide searches for watermelon and orange content dominated demand.

BC Fresh Vegetables Inc., Delta, British Columbia, has added Dawn Gray to its board of directors.

The Center for Produce Safety’s 2019 Research Symposium is focusing on the biggest food safety issue the industry has faced in the past year with a two-part session, “Perspectives on the 2018 Romaine Outbreaks.”

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Christopher Valadez, the new president of the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, Salinas, has been appointed to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture’s board of directors.

Felix Instruments, Camas Wash., has made upgrades to its Avocado Quality Meter.

JBT Corp., Chicago, is purchasing United Kingdom-based Proseal, which specializes in tray sealing technology for the produce and other industries.

The California Kiwifruit Administrative Committee is seeking nominations for growers to serve on its board.

Interfresh Inc., Orange, Calif., has hired Michael “Jake” Jacobs as director of business development, in a new Scottsdale, Ariz., office for the company.