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Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led the meetings and tradeshows team at legacy organization Produce Marketing Association, has died.

The New Mexico onion season was off to a strong start in early July, shippers and USDA numbers report.

Apeel Sciences CEO Luiz Beling thinks so. He explains the company’s core technology — a plant-based protection that, when applied to fresh produce, can extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.

The rule implements a recommendation to raise the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from 2.5 cents per 25-pound container of tomatoes or equivalent.

The company is celebrating the completion of its program to help young people with disabilities prepare for future success with a graduation.