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The fresh produce grower-packer-importer has named Jackie Carrillo as executive vice president of sales and Dan Acevedo as director of business development.

Building on the working group with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Qfresh Lab will support the collaboration with documentation, implementation strategies and more.

There is an old adage that says, “All new brooms sweep clean, but the old broom catches the corners.” Columnist Joe Watson explains how that applies to two styles of produce team leadership.

The table grape grower and marketer says its Holiday grape variety is in the early stages of maturity and expects a robust season.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce is launching its first-ever monthlong campaign, Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits, in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners.

Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms board of directors.

The indoor agriculture company now supplies Sam’s Club distribution centers from its new growing facility in Texas.

Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says.

The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s OPS at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands.