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NNZ USA, Atlanta, has hired four former Giro Pack Inc. employees who have experience in tubular net and film packaging, Giro Pack’s signature products.

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for end-of-the-year predictions about what the new year will bring — especially when it comes to culinary trends or bets on what produce item will become “the next kale.”

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for six board member positions before a Feb. 20 deadline.

Here are a few charts to illustrate what the avocado market has been like this year.

What is the relative importance of each state to the fresh produce industry?

California citrus growers saw the coldest temperatures of the season as the new year started, but preparations staved off any damage that would have occurred.

Jerry Twinam has created a patented process that preserves fresh peeled and cut potatoes for at least 35 days when the product is refrigerated.

Josh Mitchell has been hired as vice president of business development and sales at Inteligistics.

Shipping point prices of romaine lettuce in December slid very low, from nearly $24 per carton early in the month to just $8 per carton late in the month.

Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus is touting the availability of heirloom navels until June.