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GrubMarket says the acquisition further strengthens its position in the West Coast market and demonstrates its commitment to expanding its portfolio of offerings for existing customers and supporting local California agriculture.

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service allocated funds to respond to the threat and prevent the northward spread of the destructive pests.

Mollie Van Lieu, vice president of nutrition and health policy for the International Fresh Produce Association, and Minerva Delgado, the director of coalitions and advocacy for the Alliance to End Hunger, highlight the role that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program plays.

The company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships.

The foodservice distributor says the addition of Parishables Food Service helps it tap into a vibrant culinary hub.

The fruit and vegetable company will present with its master growers in a double exhibition area with a main stand and showroom at the event in Berlin.

The trees only have been tested in greenhouses and in university labs so far, but plans call for expanding into field testing at the university within a year.

Rick Feighery will succeed Michael Maxwell, who is set to retire Jan. 31 after 43 years with the company.

The brand says it is providing date boxes to meet demand and resources to help drive sales.

Owyhee Produce CEO Shay Myers, a third-generation farmer, discusses using social media platforms to talk ag, why getting in front of the camera is important and how to connect with those who don’t understand farming.