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Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure.

The Packer’s staff shares picks of the stories that made headlines in produce.

Former Shamrock Foods Co. CFO Christopher Miller is set to join the company Jan. 6, 2025.

The council, which supports the marketing and promotion of highbush blueberries, added nine members and 10 alternate members.

A research project will delve into regenerative agriculture practices currently conducted by almond growers in California to understand the expected benefits and trade-offs of new practices and systems.

A $5 million USDA grant will support efforts to expand avocado production and stop the spread of a disease that has destroyed 350,000 avocado trees in Florida.

The organization said the grant, as part of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding, will help it expand into Southeast Asia.

The board promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers and health professionals.

Sunrays says the adoption of Tipa’s compostable packaging is step toward reducing plastic waste while meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.

A Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab is funding projects that lead to the development and commercialization of scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.