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The national marketing, research and promotion board for the potato industry has chosen Shelley Olsen as chair, as well as announced its new executive committee.

A rundown of news briefs from companies serving the apple industry.

More than $108,000 will fund native tree-planting projects.

In the U.S., potato marketer Side Delights said the move toward plant-based meals at the Olympics meshes well with what it offers to athletes and all consumers.

James Peterson had served as the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. With his move into operations, two longtime employees will be stepping into expanded roles within the sales department.

Rebecca Meyers will fill the new role and supports the company’s market expansion.

Don’t be fooled by their size, the company says. These small but mighty kiwiberries are a nutritional powerhouse.

Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility director with GoodFarms, joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti of EFI to share how her understanding of social responsibility has evolved and the benefits of certification.

The move brings Local Bounti’s full assortment of product offerings to more than 180 Brookshire Grocery Co. locations.