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Packaging company Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., has hired Art Vega as vice president of business development.

Brighter Bites, Houston, recently elected three new board members.

In the kitchen, you’re probably always looking for new ways to mix up the usuals.

Watsonville Coast Produce Inc., Watsonville, Calif., has promoted Jerud Manfre to vice president of operations and Adrian Contreras to sales manager.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.

Exhibitors at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo had plenty to talk, including new products.

LAS VEGAS – The potato industry has launched a new foundation to fuel its future leaders’ program.

E. coli outbreaks linked to California romaine over, but investigations continue, and growers are pledging stricter guidelines for leafy greens.

The phase one trade agreement signed by the U.S. and China Jan. 15 will deliver potential trade gains for U.S. growers of potatoes, blueberries, avocados, and other crops.

John Vena Inc., Philadelphia, has hired Omar Ford-Bey as financial controller.