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A renowned blueberry researcher and an organization focused on preserving the history of the blueberry industry were recently honored with awards from the North American Blueberry Council.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries is taking its trade show team back to Florida to start the year off with the Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 30-Feb. 1.

As decision-makers from across the fresh produce supply chain prepare to attend The Packer’s sixth annual Global Organic Produce Expo, it’s clear this industry based on relationships is eager to connect face to face.

As the first COO in the company’s 95-year history, Pereira will lead strategic initiatives for the Soledad, Calif.-based fresh producer grower.

As Popeye the sailor man might agree, spinach packs quite a punch as a nutritious leafy green vegetable.

The experienced policy and regulatory leader will spearhead organic agriculture advocacy on the 2023 farm bill and other policy initiatives on Capitol Hill.

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is expanding the year-round availability of its high-flavor organic apple varieties, and that investment is paying off, company officials say.

Miami, Fla.-based Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling alfalfa sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC), according to a news release.

Hampton Roads Produce Distributors Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., has been awarded a maximum $15.1 million contract to provide cross-docking and transportation for the East Coast Export Mission.

Recent rain in California has been fantastic for the long-term interest of growers, said Casey Creamer, president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual.