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Jim Cranney has been elected chairman of the Minor Crop Farmer Alliance.

PennRose Farms, Wimauma, Fla., a grower-owned company that has a network of growers in the U.S. and Mexico, is expanding its geographic footprint.

Offshore demand for U.S. potatoes continues to trend upward, marketers say.

LOW COST always has been an ally to potato sales in foodservice, but marketers say spuds also serve as stabilizers for menus.

Food safety web seminars that were delayed by the government shutdown have been rescheduled.

Granny smith apples are in a great spot for St. Patrick’s Day retail promotions.

Public comments on updated drafts of tomato metrics for food safety are due to the United Fresh Produce Association by May 3.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated the potato marketing order for Southeastern states.

Carpinteria, Calif.-based Pete’s (also known as Hollandia Produce) has promoted Baltazar Garcia to as the company’s director of sales.

Rexburg, Idaho-based Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc. (dba Wilcox Fresh) has named Justin Reynolds as the company’s new CEO.