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Yraceburu, president of Wonderful Orchards, has served as the vice chair of the board since 2023.

The company said the move is part of its effort to pursue long-term strategies and drive growth and transformation.

Current president and CEO Lee E. Cole will retire Dec. 8 and be succeeded by board member B. John Lindeman.

The company praised him as someone who can turn “ambitious technology into commercially successful global businesses.”

The global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods says its newly launched IFCO Digital, featuring a Tracking-as-a-Service solution, marks a key milestone in its digital transformation.

As U.S. demand for avocados continues to climb, leading suppliers from Mexico are responding with expanded marketing and strategies to ensure consistent supply and quality year-round.

The court’s action allows the administration for now to continue withholding about $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps.

With Congress passing another extension, some economists suggest a new reality may be setting in: the era of comprehensive Farm Bills could be ending, replaced by a piecemeal approach in Washington.

The company offers new ways to incorporate potatoes and sweet potatoes into holiday dishes.

With eyes on prices and the threat of huanglongbing, reasons for optimism remain for the industry.