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Former CEO Eric Lindberg has returned to lead the business while the company conducts a search for a successor.

The New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry honored the fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier for its 90 years of operations.

The company’s Pollination Insight Platform uses in-field sensors to collect real-time data on bee and other pollinators’ activity and environmental conditions across a variety of seed, row and specialty crops.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show featured a full slate of new product showcases, crop outlooks and opportunities for companies to connect with customers.

Mission Produce highlights its recent expansion into mangoes in this Live From video at the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show.

Based on findings of a pest risk analysis, the USDA said it determined that specified phytosanitary measures will mitigate the risks of introducing plant pests or weeds via fruit imports.

The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.

The company said more than 200 markets in the mid-Atlantic will carry its Spring Leaf Mix, Green Lettuce Blend, Green Butter Lettuce, Red Lettuce Blend and Romaine Lettuce.

University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.