Articles | 2008
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EPC to offer produce expo in the fall
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Industry veteran to boost Oppenheimer export program
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FPFC to announce 2010 board of directors at annual dinner dance
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Frontera plans for record volume of Mexican pineapples
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Importer expects U.S. prices to top $50 for Argentine garlic
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. extends relationship with CHEP
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CPMA to organize first Canadian pavilion at Fruit Logistica
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All new sustainability conference to follow United Fresh 2010
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Increased Chilean citrus imports add to category value year round
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Vena creates 'Radicchio Festival'
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iGPS signs agreement with Dole Fresh Fruit
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Four marketing experts to share new ideas at PMA Leadership Symposium
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Vidalia onions highest produce revenue generator in Georgia
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FDA to publish produce safety proposal in October 2010
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Strock hosts grand opening of new banana and tropical produce facility
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Duda introducing new Meyer lemon packaging
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United Fresh issues statement on immigration reform
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Domex pledges $15,000 to PMA FIT
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United supports new legislation encouraging salad bars in every school
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Vidalia secures $30,000 in block grant funding
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School foodservice outlets earn top apple honors
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Washington Jazz apples focus of major Oppenheimer campaign
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European Flavors project promotes kiwifruit in the United States
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California avocado industry elects new board leadership
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New Plant City facility makes SunnyRidge a major Florida strawberry player
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Last call for entries in National Apple Month display contest
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John Derdivanis dies at 87
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California citrus crop escapes serious freeze damage
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Al Gotelli of O-G Packing dies at 80
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Cimino Brokerage files for bankruptcy protection
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Gills Onions to be featured on the Science Channel
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Florida citrus producers vote to approve research order
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Moffit named chairman of ag export council
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Dwight Ferguson named CEO of Naturipe
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Prime Produce International closes doors, files chapter 7 bankruptcy
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Dole names America's top salad cities
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IEOOC partners with Outback Steakhouse on Facebook appetizer give-away promotion
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Michele Peterson joins Aspen Produce
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PMA foundation awards Tip Murphy scholarship to Nichole Towell
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U.S. supermarkets successfully promoting Chilean avocados
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United to shine a spotlight on retail champions
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USDA SNAP sales at greenmarkets showing strong increases
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Demand-exceeds-supply still fueling hot lettuce market
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Volume of Chile's Christmas blueberries below forecast
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Florida citrus industry celebrates good news in troubled times
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Blue Book Services announces a collaboration with Lotpath
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Heeren Bros. chief dies at the age of 80
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Foodservice Forum: New York's Finger Lakes
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Newman the newest man on sales at FirstFruits
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PEI potato production estimate shows evidence of difficult harvesting season
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CTFA president to join Fruit Patch
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National Mango Board elects new officers for 2010
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New hires at Mission Produce
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California culinary students to compete in Christopher Ranch garlic recipe challenge
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Manfredi Cold Storage to offer new warehousing by February
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Holiday retail promotion offers $1-off coupon on Idaho potatoes
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Mission Produce moving its growers toward GAP certification
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Leo Holt receives 2009 Friend of Chile Award
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Florida citrus growers asked to increase tax for disease research
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IN THE TRENCHES: Finish the year on a positive sales note
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Eurofresh founder returns as CEO
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Dennis Jackson joins team at FirstFruits
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Montreal's produce market to relocate
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Giumarra Agricom grower named Farmer of the Year
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Idaho potatoes the main ingredient in holiday fixings multi-partner promotion
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'Disney Garden' promotion partners with Toys for Tots
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Salmonella recalls touch cantaloupes and watermelons
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QPGA holds 64th annual banquet
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Apple industry applauds fed plans for $18.6 million apple purchase
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FarmsReach looking to bring growers and buyers together
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Two issues confront South African grapefruit imports
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Village Farms is proving to be a good neighbor in Texas
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Letter to the Editor
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Import trend continues for south Texas
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South African summer citrus growers end successful season
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Nogales produce industry gathers for 41st annual convention
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Romaine tops hot vegetable market
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Large apple crop supported by strong demand here and abroad
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Senate committee approves food-safety bill
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States roll out $49 million in specialty crop block grants
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Tomato shortages causing sky-high prices and volatile markets
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Maui Land & Pineapple to cease agricultural production
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Litehouse adds fresh-squeezed apple cider to value-added lineup
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Chilean avocados score big with Chivas AYSO Night
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M&C Produce Co. closes doors
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Cold and rain are disrupting the 2009-10 Chilean fruit deal
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SPC celebrates 10th anniversary
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Keystone's Hood dies at age 54
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United Potato Growers of Idaho chief resigns
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Trade turns out in force for QPMA's 24th annual Oyster Party
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Legal foundation head keynotes CCM's annual meeting
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PMA to conduct national search to fill PTI position
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Chile's highest honor awarded to Jack Pandol Sr.
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Barkley elected WGA chairman amid California water victory
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Dominican produce trade to be boosted by New York office
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Sweet Clover LLC's Red Wing sweet onions certified to be pathogen-free
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Light volumes usher in winter desert vegetables deal
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Yankees-clad Philadelphia produce men pay off World Series bet with New York
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Farmers eye 'historic' California water bond legislation with hope and skepticism
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Study says some states ignore fresh produce in early outbreak probes
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Aiton leaves Sun World to join Prime Time
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Imagination Farms expands list of apple suppliers
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Ground breaking for expansion at Liberty Fruit
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Northwest tree fruit crops marked by high quality, chart-topping volumes
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Federal food regulators to hold traceability meeting Dec. 9-10
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Julian Lipschitz retires after career of more than 40 years in produce
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SPC celebrates 10th anniversary in grand fashion
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Adam Wooten dedicated to family and to family business
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Seald Sweet receives first loads of 'Disney Garden' Spanish clementines in the U.S.
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As peak season approaches, sweet potato supplies in jeopardy
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Delayed by heavy rains at 'exactly wrong time,' Florida fall crop looks promising
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'Redland Raised' promotion kicked off at Publix
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Nogales fall season in full swing with produce from Sonora
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Six L's expands volume with addition of Meyer Tomato deal
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Blue Book announces collaboration with Lotpath
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Justice Department showing interest in produce industry
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Study says some states ignore fresh produce in early outbreak probes
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Hearing set for Dec. 2 for California Cut Flower Commission
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Giumarra Nogales begins shipping winter melons and vegetables
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PBH ends involvement in national promotion board concept
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Walk for Hope unites Southern California produce industry
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Relaxed shipping regulations on Florida citrus bring mixed reactions
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IN THE TRENCHES: Hang on to your loyal customers before it's too late
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SPC ready to celebrate a milestone
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Dennis Latina dies suddenly at home
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J&C Tropicals joins Publix in launch of Florida's 'Redland Raised brand
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New programs highlight TexaSweet marketing efforts
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Moderate-sized California Navel crop forecast to be 10-16 percent above last year
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USA Bouquet expands to West Coast
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Keith Mathews hired as CEO at FirstFruits of Washington
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Citrus psyllid looms as a major threat to California industry
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Hunts Point produce firms honored at 22nd annual tent party
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Sergio Chamberlain, formerly with Meyer, starts new company
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Mushroom demand up for the year along with sales and production
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Foodservice industry remains positive while awaiting economic improvement
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Winner named at Ocean Spray's tailgate recipe contest
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Boston receivers are upbeat amid economic concerns
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Mexico expects to ship a record 705 million pounds of avocados to U.S. market
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New York and Philadelphia markets square off to help the hungry
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West Pak looking to grow with new business development director
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San Joaquin Valley growers face further cuts in water supply
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C.H. Robinson executive says company open to more acquisitions
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NCAE: H-2A proposal would hurt ag employers
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Babe Farms introduces Baby Lettuce Bouquet
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Stenzel urges Senate to help small producers comply with food-safety legislation
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Dole goes public once again
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New market takes center stage at 50th anniversary celebration
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Strawberry volume rebounding following freak storm
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Putnam applauds USDA citrus rule; Florida fresh citrus can ship to all states
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Joint avocado promotion includes $2.1 million media buy
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Mutual Produce founder dies at 100
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Texas citrus shipments underway
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Hass Avocado Board scores a big hit with game-day entertaining campaign
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Atlanta State Farmers Market celebrates 50 years as commerce hub
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City boy finds produce happiness in rural Texas
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High-quality sweet potato crop lies in wait
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Pest grabs attention in Northwest
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Driskill to leave FPAA, return to Meyer LLC
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Industry seeks accord on single GAP audit standard
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Big Apple Bog kicks off Ocean Spray's 80th anniversary celebration
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Display contest can help retailers boost apple sales
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CPMA to unveil new initiatives
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Heavy rains from leftover typhoon hit California's Central Coast
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Industry leaders join forces in GAP audit harmonization effort
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Fresh Summit exhibitors donate 243,000 pounds of produce
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Greater efficiency highlights growth of mango production in Ecuador
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Uesugi Farms Inc. adds eggplant and winter Napa programs
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Study finds retail food prices dropped but bagged salad prices increased from last year
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Oppenheimer and Ocean Spray launch imported blueberry program
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All companies required to be on board the PTI train
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Mood upbeat at garlic industry breakfast
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At PMA, attendees learn sustainability makes dollars -- and sense
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Railex expands service and adds three executives
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National promotion concept debated at PMA
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Dole Fresh Veg strengthens relationship with Chep
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Markon's Tim York honored with LGMAs Golden Checkmark Award
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Del Monte looks to revolutionize banana industry with new technology
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Fresh Summit draws record attendance
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USDA's Leanne Skelton moves to FDA to help draft produce safety regs
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Political headliners address PMA crowds
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INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: How do we get young adults to eat more fruits and vegetables?
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Jack V. Pandol Sr. recognized for career contribution to international produce trade
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Divine Flavor now marketing its own vegetables
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Frontera Produce adopting consumer-focused approach
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Pallet industry argues over regulations
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CDC report paints bleak picture of fruit and vegetable consumption
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Mega buyers urge produce suppliers to follow PTI milestones
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Produce defies inflation trend
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Cameron leaves Trinity, forms marketing partnership with Warmerdam Packing
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Fresh Summit is time to get motivated
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Peter Leifermann joins J&C Tropicals
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Executives appointed at Duda and subsidiary Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc.
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Food Network star and celebrity chef to be featured at PMA show
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VOC announces winners of contests
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PFK reaches $2 million milestone raised for children's charities
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Receptions and meetings at PMA provide opportunity to network
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David Webster sells interest in AgraCo to founding partner
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Leafy Greens Council leaders to report on USDA hearings Oct. 4 in Anaheim
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United applauds national rollout of fruits and vegetables in WIC program
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Peruvian resources favorable for produce production and export
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Fresh-cut apple pilot a success, says USDA
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Leaders, heroes and politicos set to address FFVA convention
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Knobeloch Jenkins & Bancroft Partners announce strategic partnership
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Gourmet Trading Co. and Gourmet Farms Peru announce the availability of purple asparagus from Peru
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Domex rolling out new boxes and totes at PMA show
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River Ranch enhances management team
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Bravante Produce joins Sunkist
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Del Monte Fresh introduces fresh fruit and vegetable vending line
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Ralph Laderoot III enjoying second stint with produce
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Colorado potato exports continue to grow
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New facility gives Murphy Tomatoes an edge on food safety
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Veg-Tech launches new portable cooling system
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PMA brings real-world produce food safety experience to regulators via field tours
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Ocean Mist to unveil new packaging at PMA Fresh Summit
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CAC to share data analysis at PMA Fresh Summit
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SYPPs wanted at PMA's Fresh Summit
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Florida tomato grower-shippers focus on the future
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Stemilt unveils pair of promotions for the fall and winter
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Market 52 puts down roots in Chile
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Born into citrus, Bernard A. Egan pioneered an international industry
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Chris Wada, third generation at Wada Farms, enjoys traveling in the United States and abroad
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Ippolito voluntarily recalls bunched spinach due to potential Salmonella contamination
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Finding welcome in the new Washington
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PMA names Nancy Ferguson public relations manager
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NWPB breaks new ground with retail promotion in Japan
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CAIA launches retail promotion
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Setton Pistachios of Terra Bella Inc. unveils new food-safety program
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School children getting healthy dose of fresh-cut fruit
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Booth Ranches purchases Sunny Cove Citrus packing facility
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WPPC focuses on nutrition and food safety issues during three-day meeting
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WPPC focuses on nutrition and food safety issues during three-day meeting
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Florida tomato grower-shippers focus on the future
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide acquires Rosemont Farms and Quality Logistics
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Firms team up to release anti-greening poly potato bags
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New promotions director in place for Northwest Cherries
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Time is critical to ensuring all farmers can meet produce-safety goals
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More recalls expected from new FDA initiatives aimed at fresh produce
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Beth Manfre-Gross bridges the generations
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Veteran produce marketer Frank McCarthy dies
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IPC programs look to drive demand
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Rising middle class can change export dynamics for apples
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack carries nutrition message to WPPC
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack carries nutrition message to WPPC
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Sen. Harkin gives up top post on Senate Agriculture Committee
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Food safety remains top concern for tomato growers
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DRC urges caution during 'silly season'
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FirstFruits Marketing of Washington adds key apple supplier
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T&A recognizes long-time staffers
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Baja production areas escape worst of Jimena
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Industry reacts quickly to recall notices for Salmonella contamination
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Trucker dead, another missing following fatal accident
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Vero Beach produce veteran Bill Emanuel dies at age 65
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United Fresh attracts record number for Washington conference
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Troy Bland stepping in, pushing forward and learning every day
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Spezzano talks category management for retail tomato programs
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Barton Weeks elected COO of Duda
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Second largest cranberry harvest expected despite decrease in production
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Graham Daren Pimiskern dead at 42
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California Giant Berry Farms supports local children's cancer agency
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Suntreat hires Imbimbo to lead sales
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Crop damage expected in Baja as growers await storm
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Riveridge awards RCT Inc. for outstanding service
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Fundraising event scheduled for Baldor's Manny Maldonado
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Onion non-profit corporation focuses on food safety
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Convention to cap off strong first year for new IGSA chief
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Top FDA official to address United Washington Public Policy Conference
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Nick Mascari working his way up in the family business
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David Acheson joins Leavitt Partners to advise firms on food safety and trade issues
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Hurricane Jimena could deliver powerful punch to Baja California
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Food safety and healthcare reform highlight Texas Produce Association convention
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IN THE TRENCHES: Smart companies focus on controllable forces
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Rick Eastes leaves Fruit Patch Sales
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Asian pears provide opportunities during the fall season
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QPMA 'embraces' two industry veterans at 62nd annual convention
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Loblaw Cos. Ltd. acquires T&T Supermarket Inc.
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Buster Giovanetti, pioneer in California melon deal and longtime WGA board member, was 94
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T&A expands sales and marketing efforts in Canada
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USApple Outlook 2009: Producers say crop will be smaller than USDA estimate
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Major California grape volume is still to come, but late season will be lighter than last year
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New Jersey agriculture secretary continues tradition in Philadelphia
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RETAIL VIEW: Aldi looking for suppliers as it enters Texas
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Chicago is feeling effects of national economic squeeze
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Truck rates don't reach last year's stratospheric level
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Wilcox drops 'Birds Eye Fresh' label, introduces Mother Earth Fresh brand
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Treasure Valley mourns the passing of Mitsuko Murakami
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Peruvian sweet onion import volume looks to increase in 2009
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USApple says all regions of the country seeing great crop
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SPC to celebrate 10 years
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QPMA 'embracing a culture of change' at annual convention
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Wada Farms and Dole committed to expanding sweet potato sales
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Evidence of citrus greening raises concern of California growers
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Webinar spurs dialogue about federal leafy greens agreement
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Wisconsin marketers have high hopes for cranberry season
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New company formed to market New York apples
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Customers get 'Royal' treatment at new produce brokerage
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Stemilt extends cherry season into late August with Amigos ranch
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Western tomato volume on the upswing
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Food safety initiative for the mushroom industry
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Meijer touts its locally grown program
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Northwest pear crop looking perfect this season
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Klamath Basin farmers get rights to grow and market new purple potato
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Calif. tree fruit industry buoyed by good year
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Water crisis gets national attention
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United and CPMA to co-host learning event at Canadian embassy
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Obama discusses Mexican trade dispute, but tariffs continue
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New Eurofresh labels will offer tips for best uses
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Peruvian asparagus volume continues to grow
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California looking for clean, quality apple crop
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With larger crop ahead, CAC will continue California Grower campaign
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to speak at United's conference
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PBH survey results show more outreach needed for national promotion concept
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Mexican avocado importers, having dropped NASCAR, opt for joint baseball promotion with Chileans
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Bob Halvorson resigns as WSPC chairman following arrest
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From behind a badge to behind a desk
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PMA FIT capital campaign eclipses $4 million mark
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Mango market expected to strengthen
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Industry hoping for progress in Mexican trade dispute
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Fall berry deal turning out to be a good one on all fronts
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Davis IGA offers old-fashioned values and customer service
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Avocado volume in U.S. market could top previous record by 40 percent or more
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Produce Traceability Learning Center announced for Fresh Summit
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Westlake Produce and Voita Citrus consolidate Florida sales offices
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Rains putting size into New York apples
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Florida's avocado industry faces major threat from fungal disease
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Mills Family Farms assets set to be auctioned
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California Giant raising funds to fight cancer
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Satur Farms sees growth for its retail offerings, plans for new packing facility
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Parts of new construction at Hartford market are tossed, but key aspects remain
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Craig Wheeling assumes title of president at Brooks Tropicals
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House passes food safety bill
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Garlic market strong as Chinese volume is down and demand is up
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New container offers advantages in performance and graphics
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IN THE TRENCHES: Is your company sending the right message?
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SJV Flames come on fast and strong with exceptional quality
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Initiative calls for doubling produce consumption in foodservice by 2020
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Congressional panel probes California leafy greens agreement
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Town hall meeting weighs pros and cons of mandatory promotion board
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Strategies for tomorrow's business environment explored
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Panelists from both sides of foodservice supply chain discuss food safety
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Prelli invites residents to participate in CT Grown Challenge
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Ocean Mist pledges support to PMA FIT
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Gourmet Trading's man in Argentina helps put blueberries on the table
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Offering value and versatility, Iceberg meets consumer demands
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Date groups join forces on nutrition research
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Foodservice Forum: Celebrity chefs reveal what it takes to be a star
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Early arrivals of Chilean Navels getting consumer promotion support
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Coastline and RedLine Solutions announce PTI pilot
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Bogota show shines light on global industry
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Specialty Potato Alliance to offer premium fingerling potatoes year round
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Colorado growers spared wrath of storm
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Culinary students take top prizes in USA Pears competition
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Pears on tour with Honor Society
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PMA foodservice show to focus on food safety and marketing opportunities
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Mastronardi Produce ready to launch 'Sunset Kidz' program
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New York apple growers bringing 'buy local' message to retail
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Agreement should boost cherry exports to Japan
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Grower-Shipper Association holds annual golf tournament and gala
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White onions now shipping from the Northwest
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Dominion sells two of its stalls and apple juice business
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Sales and marketing veteran to lead Fruit Patch
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Geno Valdes returns to Sunburst Farms
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Arizona's largest retailer files for bankruptcy protection
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CAC slashes staff to cut costs
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Taylor Farms' Drew McDonald: food safety bill needs to be fixed to gain industry support
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Independent retailers and small chains still doing well in Southern California
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Coast Produce's Erin Liu enjoys playing volleyball indoors and on the beach
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Record Northwest cherry crop moving well thanks to retail support
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FPFC expo attracts huge crowd
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Eurofresh to emerge from bankruptcy in September
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Congress eyes restoring the controversial 'no-match' rule
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RETAIL VIEW: Papayas offer promotional opportunities
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United moves to mobilize grassroots action on card check
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Vidalia onions set sights on big sales in the Big Easy
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Jersey Fresh peaches really are 'born to be keen' this year
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FPFC pleasantly surprised by expo interest
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Hines makes his own breaks at age 19
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Pathfinder Logistics in L.A. hires new transportation head
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Florida citrus looks toward a rosy future at conference
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IPC enhances features on its Dishin' Nutrition with Denise Austin widget
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Jazz apple popularity climbs with cycling team
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Idaho Potato Commission and H-E-B spice up produce sales with sweepstakes
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Growers score legal victory in H-2A rule battle
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Market Fresh names new business development director
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Naturipe Farms celebrates National Blueberry Month
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National Refrigerated Trucking finds 'diamonds' in recession
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Caruso Inc. announces senior management changes, rebranding initiative, opening of second location
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Uesugi Farms Inc. settled into its new cooler
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No-Match Rule rescinded
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Cal Giant brings Wimbledon to N.Y.C.'s Rockefeller Center
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FDA to release commodity-specific guidelines, write produce safety rules
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The sky's the limit for Marcus Koornneef
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As USDA eases Florida's canker limits, greening problem grows
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Asian firm gets bargain in SK Foods sale
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Giumarra to market asparagus through new partnership
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DNE's early shipments of Australian citrus pass 'with flying colors
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Change is on the horizon as CAC names new president
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California pear production ready to ramp up
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Zuhlke emphasizes green packaging options
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Two hailstorms in a week damage thousands of acres of Idaho potatoes
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IN THE TRENCHES: Cold chain must be uninterrupted connection
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Broetje Orchards creating a new cooperative marketing organization
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Thousands of Californians demand water deliveries resume at Fresno rally
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Driscoll promotes Greg Andersen
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New research and implications for produce to be explored at PMA Foodservice
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Mike Lust retires from Oneonta Starr
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RETAIL VIEW: Smart Choice program to debut in August
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Connecticut sweet corn now available
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Grapes to be served season-long at San Francisco Giants ballpark
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Idaho-Eastern Oregon Fruit & Vegetable conference held in Sun Valley
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Spike in price for Chinese garlic could be a boon for domestic producers
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Task force organizing support for Hunts Point renovation
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Top 10 Produce aims to assist small farmers with GS1 barcodes
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Traceability detailed at PMA Fresh Connections meeting
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Red Zoo receiver seeking buyers for business
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Fire consumes one historic building, damages a second
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Jim Gorny heads to FDA as food safety advisor
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North American banana sales holding strong with consumer move to 'basics'
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Albert's Organics to open new Southeast division
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Unsold cold storage facilities crowd San Joaquin Valley market
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Domestic producers anticipate excellent garlic crop in 2009
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Equivalency agreement to ease organic trade between U.S. and Canada
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Calif. Senate majority leader rips ag secretary, threatens to abolish Dept. of Food & Ag
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CPS increases research funds to aid high-risk commodities
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Katherine McDaniel, CEO of McDaniel Fruit, retires
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Safeway rolls out locally grown section
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Strong grape volume expected from San Joaquin Valley by mid-July
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Really Cool and Renaissance combine to provide prepared foods
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Equivalency agreement to ease organic trade between U.S. and Canada
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Keystone expanding Sweet Taste of Summer marketing campaign
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Adam Bazarnick: Produce director by day, concert promoter by night
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New Jersey blueberry growers anticipating normal year
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Mastronardi Produce adds Kumato to 'Sunset' brand
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Retailers and organic producers weather economic storm
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April a lucky month for Andrew Pandol
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LGMA looks to increase profile with produce-buying trade
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Despite California water woes, West Side melon deal could hold steady for 2008
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California onion acreage off, but volume should be sufficient
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Economy and water combine to reduce California tomato crop
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Specialty Potato Alliance to offer premium fingerling potatoes year round
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Red Zoo in receivership
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Hail hits northeastern Colorado
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Food-safety bill sails through House subcommittee
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Federal leafy greens marketing agreement moves forward
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Melissa's introduces 'hottest dried chili pepper'
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Retailers doing their part to move large mango crop
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Z&S Fresh liquidating assets to pay creditors
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Retirement beckons longtime produce retail executive
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FreshXperts and Innovative Fresh join forces
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Setton resumes pistachio shipments
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Arkansas crops are delayed slightly due to wet weather
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Six L's expands Vintage Ripe program
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T&A finds success with 'Living Lettuce'
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Draft food bill could derail traceability initiative
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U.S. exporters seeing increased opportunities in China
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Veronica Rodriguez dreams up new business for Caribe Food Corp.
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D'Arrigo Bros. to sell and market 'American Classic colored cauliflower
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Salyer American attempting to remove court-appointed receiver
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Food from Quebec takes center stage at Food Emporium in Manhattan
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H-2A rules change again for agricultural employers
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Mexican truckers sue U.S. government over trucking dispute
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National Mango Board holds outreach meeting in New Jersey
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2009 New Jersey produce industry outlook: good volume, high quality
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Season's first shipment of South African citrus headed to U.S.
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New draft food-safety bill to be marked up in House committee this month
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Six L's Packing expands production of Vintage Ripe tomatoes
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Northwest cherries already generating industry excitement
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Maine-made goods the focus of May promotion at Walmart
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Robert Sawyer promoted at Metro Inc.
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PMA announces plans to form first affiliate for Australia and New Zealand members
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Setton disputes FDA claim that it knew of Salmonella
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California raspberries see gains in visibility and popularity
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Watermelon promotion set for Japan
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IN THE TRENCHES: Eight ways to boost your company's profits
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California stone fruit industry makes changes in quest for profitability
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Flavian Basciani dies at 82
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Research indicates increased mushroom sales and opportunities
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Summerwhite crop projected to be down about 12 percent
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South Carolina peaches delayed by hail but now available
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Attorney laments new PACA precedent, while others say case breaks no new ground
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Colombia concerned about bilateral agreement with U.S.
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Feinstein says AgJOBS is less about immigration and more about helping economy
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Greenhouse growers band together for marketing efforts
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Houweling's greenhouse expansion billed as future of sustainable agriculture
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Fresh fig crop may be down a little from last year's record shipments
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Chilean Navels fill the gap for short and light season in California
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Salinas Valley produce a favorite for area retailers
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Brooks Tropicals kicks off Florida 'SlimCado' season
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Salmonella find leads L&M to recall cantaloupe lot
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RETAIL VIEW: Target to expand produce offerings
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Childhood in the fields leads to a future in produce -- and politics?
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Georgia pecans spared heavy damage from April rains
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New Zealand pipfruit crop hailed as 'best this decade'
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New Jersey secretary of agriculture celebrates New Jersey asparagus season
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Flair with pears nets win for culinary student
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NationFresh adds industry veterans
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New convention partners create one-of-a-kind event in Chicago
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Apparent produce shuffle at Walmart
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Industry veteran Stanley Scarborough of SunnyRidge Farm dies at age 57
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Industry rallies at 84th CPMA convention
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SK Foods and Salyer American cases in separate courts
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Modern Produce Farms owner dies at 78
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Food safety on front burner at Capitol Hill, White House
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Processing of H-2A visas resumes in Mexico
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Red Zoo says bankruptcy not in its plans
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CDFA official appointed AMS administrator
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Wayne E. Bailey Produce donates sweet potatoes through national TV show
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Affiliated Foods Southwest and produce subsidiary file bankruptcy protection
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Ballantine closure leaves fruit growers and marketing personnel looking for a home
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Western desert melon deal involves many growing areas
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Acreage for California new potatoes holds steady
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River Ranch to outsource harvesting operations
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School snack program touted at United workshop
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Eric Schwartz resigns top post as Salyer American battles for survival
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Richard N. Jurgens elected chairman of FMI board
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People and produce to power CPMA convention and trade show
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Retail super session explores changing consumer and harmonization of audits
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EPC inducts new officers at April meeting
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Original Tanimura & Antle partner John Tanimura has died
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Julian Sarraino brings fresh ideas to Fresh Taste
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HarvestMark making inroads in produce
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Jack Frost Fruit Co. founder Bill Gammie dies at 81
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Grower-shippers given guidance
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Fresh is 'in' at foodservice
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Georgia growers hit with heavy rains and cold temperatures
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Eagle Eye and Livacich join forces
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Henrik Weiseth retiring from CMI
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New Salmonella outbreak prompts sprout growers and FDA to review safety guidelines
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Plastic pallet provider says advantages over wood are many
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Oppenheimer enters partnership with California citrus grower
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National promotion concept gets aired at United
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Produce Traceability Demo Center a hot spot at United Fresh 2009
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Bob Gray to step down as CEO of Duda Farm Fresh Foods
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Salyer American tells growers that it is going out of business
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Cal Giant to take on Lance Armstrong
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Produce industry to tee it up against diabetes at Don Strock Golf Classic
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United introduces 15th class of the Produce Industry Leadership Program
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Coalition seeks increase in national truck weight limits
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California farmers and farmworkers march for water
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Event at Walmart welcomes California-grown avocados and strawberries
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United Fresh meets in Las Vegas
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Growers Express buys Green Giant Fresh rights from Sholl Group II
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IPC represents industry at seventh World Potato Congress
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California Giant launches traceability pilot program using HarvestMark
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Salazar approves two important Washington state water projects
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United foundation establishes Center for Global Produce Sustainability
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Eurofresh Farms announces chapter 11 filing
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Delaware River port community honors Barbara Hunter with award
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Center, CO, potato grower seated to U.S. Potato Board during annual meeting
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Costco's Heather Shavey to be honored at Women in Produce reception
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IPC focuses on value of product at retail in tight economy
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Nogales firms recognized for their commitment to quality
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New farmers market facility planned for the Hartford regional market
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Railex to begin second California train the week of May 3
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IN THE TRENCHES: Shrink affects every level of the produce industry
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Produce experts form consultancy
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Stemilt volunteers restore Olds Station riverfront on Columbia River
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Farmer's Best hopes campaign will boost sales
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Cinco de Mayo promotion kicks off California avocado season
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California Giant hopes to hit a home run with sweepstakes
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Sunripe Golf Classic going strong in its 10th year
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INDUSTRY VIEWOINT: 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!'
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West Pak sales team looks forward to United convention workshops
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SunnyRidge joins forces with Michigan blueberry shipper
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United looks to keep it fresh at Las Vegas convention
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Hard-hit commodities urge Obama to resolve Mexican trucking dispute
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Produce Careers, AgCareers.com partner on payment package data
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Onions and music both seeing great production by Grigg family
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USDA issues slight reduction in Florida orange crop estimate
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Idaho potato veteran John Stanger has died
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Mission Produce will feature three products at United Fresh show
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Floral institute's Ecuador trip reveals a man from Missouri
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Lighter volume expected on early varieties, but Bing crop appears similar to last year
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Dulcinea to stress individualized marketing support at United
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Progreso and Skyline enter exclusive partnership
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FDA finds Salmonella in California pistachio plant
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Fourth generation joins J.C. Watson management team
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Tony Mitchell appointed director of procurement for Caito Foods Service
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Seasonal geographic strategy gives SGS extended season
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Christopher Ranch's Justin Guibert challenges mountains and chefs
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Light on front end, promotable Mexican grape volume from late May through June
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INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: Pack Career Pathways Scholarship speaks to next generation of produce leaders
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Market access agreement approved by United States and Russia
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Japan a promising market for North American watermelon
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April 1 fresh apple holdings at 48.2 million bushels
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D'Arrigo Bros. and The Salad Farm strike deal
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Crown Jewels picks up Perez Packing's West Side melon deal
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Naturipe puts non-core expansion on hold
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CDFA partners with CPS to invest in food safety projects
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Ray Gilmer joining United
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U.S. announces new Chilean sweet orange and grapefruit protocol
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FDA, industry react to Setton Pistachio recall
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Grower base expands for Kiku apple
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Federal leafy greens marketing agreement debated at food safety meeting
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PBH spearheading national promotion program for fruits and vegetables
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The significance of Jersey Fresh
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Russet Potato Exchange opens Chicago office
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Promotion to stimulate apple sales to India
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Florida grower promotions support corn sales and charities
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Tristan Kieva to head marketing at Pandol Bros.
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Santa Maria going strong with continued rise in strawberry acreage
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Change in standards for desert grapes will facilitate packing clamshells
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Colorful Harvest tops field at strawberry festival
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Washington gearing up for quality asparagus harvest
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IEO onion display contest winner picked
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Creditors in Fleisher Produce Co. case suffer setback
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Freeze hits Colorado fruit
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Tyler Paasch likes to keep things simple
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Trade rift with Mexico unsettling for Northwest shippers
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No April fools at the ninth annual NEPC expo
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New MHAIA board looks to continue growth
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Officials from Pandol Bros. and DiMare to testify before Congress
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Chilean fruit season expected to end with heavy volumes
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Condensed marketing window anticipated for small California avocado crop
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Salmonella testing leads to large pistachio recall
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INDUSTRY VIEWOINT: Food safety help, not hindrance
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Historic pear group closes doors
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Cut in Jersey Fresh program proposed
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Michelle Obama to grow vegetable garden at White House
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David Kannenstine dies at 47
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Mocettini named VP of sales at Ippolito
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A. LoPresti & Sons ceases operations
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Seald Sweet adding numerous non-citrus offerings
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Agritrade 2009 features 'America's Garden
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Bland Farms' purchase of Empire Sweets a done deal
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United States attempting to solve trade dispute with Mexico
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BI-LO files for bankruptcy protection, blames current credit crisis
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Imagination Farms continues success with 'Disney Garden' stone fruits
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Ocean Mist gets cooking with Mr. Food segments
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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement honors Schwarzenegger
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Chelsea Armata represents the fourth generation at E. Armata Inc.
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RETAIL VIEW: Food prices should register modest gains in 2009
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Stemilt first to earn PBH's Non-Retail Role Model status
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After closing some operations, Craig Ito remains in farming
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Flooding won't affect Red River Valley potato deal
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Progreso Produce expands Florida volume; inks deal with Clear Springs Packing
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California Giant Berry Farms launches Sweet On Sports promotion
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More than $500,000 slated for leafy greens research
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Customized Brokers expanding since acquisition by Crowley Holdings
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IGA stores thrive with help from produce supplier
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Mexican mangos may be out of hot water
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Obama directs focus on food safety, names FDA leadership
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City and merchants agree on plan for a refurbished market
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Conviction won in embezzling case
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California strawberry shipments could be headed for another record year
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Idaho potato shippers finding success with intermodal shipments
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INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: A legacy of Monterey County water planning protects crops in drought years
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Harmonizing audits on tap for United Fresh meeting
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Several new marketing initiatives at the VOC
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Knobeloch and Jenkins begin new venture
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Giant Foods executive finds produce is the perfect game
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Naturipe Farms promotes Robert Verloop
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President Obama announces key FDA appointments and tougher food safety measures
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California asparagus producers look to maximize opportunity
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Mike Klackle joins Townsend Farms
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RETAIL VIEW: Fresh & Easy finding success with value pricing
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Southern Exposure 2009 proves that size matters
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Panels ponder future viability of California citrus industry
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Congress begins new look at food-safety legislation
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Youmans promoted to vice president of sales at Driscoll
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Veteran retailer returns to Sunflower Market
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Quality, service keep Bay Cities Produce rolling along
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California carrot production holds steady
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Infinite Herbs' Colombian production applies various means for the same end
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Tanimura & Antle introduces new clamshell packaging for 'Artisan' line
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Steady supplies, good quality are expected for most crops in the Nogales spring deal
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Mark Seetin joins USApple staff
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Founder of Detroit's Rocky Produce dies at 79
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Jessie Condit blossoms in produce marketing role
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Colombian greenhouse employs advanced methods
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Two food-safety bills to mandate new produce safety standards
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From the Viking trail to the produce department
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Uniban CEO says banana industry resisting financial crisis
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Driscoll launches expanded European program
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U.S. legislator speaks out on need for California water infrastructure
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Sage Fruit's Sonya display contest a winner
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After fire, Rio Queen bigger and better than ever
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SPC sixth annual conference and expo are set for Tampa
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NWPB looks to take New York City, the friendly skies and the blogosphere by storm
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Vidalia onion pioneer Raymond Bland was 81
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Melon 1 and Borders Melon now utilizing HarvestMark
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Silveira to lead Mastronardi's new Western division
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Lighter tree fruit crop expected after near-record 2008 harvest
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Food safety and promotions take center stage at NWA convention
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USDA says COOL regulations go into effect March 16
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Top executives need to embrace food-safety culture
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It's official: No federal water for Central California farmers
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Vidalia industry recognizes leaders of yesterday and today
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Study finds economic impact of produce and floral industries totals $554 billion
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NAM contest brings healthy sales lift to retailers
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Bryon McDougall fills big boots at family business
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Berry Fresh is newest 'Disney Garden' supplier
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CPAC ushers in new year with annual dinner and board elections
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Former River Ranch sales executive joins Southern Specialties
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RETAIL VIEW: Strategies for a down economy
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Industry veteran Ken Silveira Joins Mastronardi
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It's official: No federal water for Central California farmers
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Amy Philpott leaves United Fresh for PR firm
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Aurora's new 'Grab & Go line targets busy, health-conscious consumers
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Dominican Republic to hold export show
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Idaho potatoes energize athletes at the Special Olympics
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Mann to launch annual spring promo
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Water infrastructure most pressing issue for California agriculture, say speakers
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Prices of several commodities could rise sharply due to severe water cuts
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Sunkist celebrates another billion-dollar year
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Vietnam tour an education for NWPB marketing executive
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Colorful Harvest gaining traction as major berry player
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S.F. market ramps up waste management
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Ben Parker Inc. debt approaches $8M
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Trade associations launch interactive web site for Produce Traceability Initiative
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Loblaw's program looks to enhance shoppers experience
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San Francisco wholesaler O. Lippi & Co. closes its doors
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Dan Newhouse tapped to head Washington state Agriculture Department
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New Jersey selects new agriculture secretary
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UC Davis student a nominee for White House farmer
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Peak Of The Market looks to donate 500,000 pounds of fresh produce
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Nunhems adopts new business approach for North America
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NWA prepares for 95th annual convention in Charleston, SC
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National apple movement rises
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Amy Philpott leaving United Fresh
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New 'Snoopy' bin unveiled
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Fruit Logistica proves to be powerful presence for fresh produce industry
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Garry Rowe on sales at Seald Sweet
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California asparagus acreage may be stabilizing
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Audit results draw ire of avocado growers
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Peanut butter recall likely to push FDA food-safety reforms
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Products added to Fair Trade item list in U.S. market
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Putnam to run for Florida ag commissioner
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Oppenheimer again named to Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
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Ben Parker Inc. owner left behind millions in produce debt
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Robert Cochran II was 87
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Retail panel says struggling economy affecting consumer produce-buying habits
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Florida makes it through first night of freeze
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Maxco-Proactive alliance looks to bring packaging to the next level
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Marketing message targets potato nutrition and convenience
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California strawberry outlook bright for March and April
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MHAIA charges into new marketing campaign
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Florida citrus industry dodges a bullet from another cold front
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Possible Listeria contamination leads to recall at Phillips
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DRC terminates Jolifruit's membership
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Florida growers battening down in preparation for two bitter nights
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Botts and Kates named FFVA vice presidents
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Longtime peach industry advocate steps down, new advocate hired
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D'Arrigo Bros. salesman
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Grant J. Hunt Co. celebrating 75th anniversary as fruit distributor
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Ippolito Produce doubles its presence at the Ontario Food Terminal
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Will downsizing return California tree fruit industry to profitability?
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Innovation and stewardship part of corporate culture at Stemilt Growers
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At Verdelli Farms, two key family members depart
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Produce for Kids raises funds for PBS Kids
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CurrantC has completed its first major production run
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White House review may delay COOL
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PMA calls for strong produce presence in Dietary Guidelines for Americans revision
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Florida freeze hammers corn, lettuce and beans, but strawberries and tomatoes spared
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Founder of To-Jo Mushrooms dies at 53
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Chris Henry joins Giumarra
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Bruce Peterson steps down from Naturipe posts
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The Produce News names Lora Abcarian Northwest editor
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New carton could put 'Snoopy' in more retail locations
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Sarah Alvernaz named general manager of California Sweet Potato Growers
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Lightest California avocado harvest in decades now starting, but volume still months away
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European Flavors program focuses on kiwifruit and blood oranges
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The Blue Book branching out
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'American Classic' cauliflower available in variety of colors
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Combs Produce adds equity partner to facilitate growth
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Revamped web site offers greater value to retailers and foodservice businesses
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Sunkist shines spotlight on lemons during culinary showcase
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PMA program pools efforts to develop industry talent
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Storey's Fruit & Produce shuts its doors
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River Ranch sheds 16 in round of layoffs
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'Frost-kissed' artichokes now available in stores
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General Produce joins Pro-Act
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Experts say irradiation is no magic bullet
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RETAIL VIEW: Healthy food trend continues at retail
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Mexican avocado imports and promotios surge as Super Bowl approaches
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Florida growers brace for cold snap
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Florida growers assess impact of coldest weather of the season; damage likely in parts of the state
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West Pak delves into charitable activities
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South African organic grapes in mid-January
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PMA traceability conference updates industry
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Kid's TV program films four days in Boise
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COOL final rule harbors no surprises
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Grower-Shipper Association hires director of membership
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NEFU appoints new president
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USDA proposal would grant Peruvian Hass avocados access to U.S. market
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Good U.S. apple volumes mean great promotion opportunities
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INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: The new Washington
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Indiana grocer Don Scott dies at 91
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Salyer American hires new director of marketing, names new sales manager
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State audit questions expenditures at California Avocado Commission
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Richard Grenard was 62
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Florida orange estimate cut
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Cal Poly study provides Duda with direction on new packaging
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Muranaka Farm looks to increase its profile
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Steve Forbes to keynote United Fresh 2009
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Culinary Center of Monterey expansion could raise awareness of agriculture in the region
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A&W expects 30 percent increase in Nogales program
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California Raisin Marketing Board names new president and new marketing director
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USDA may raid specialty crop grants to pay for COOL enforcement
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Carl Adams Jr. was 91
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Wishnatzki Farms official has agriculture and finance in his blood
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Bifulco's scores 'superior' rating on food-safety audit
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Salyer American shifting to plastic pallets
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Murray named acting chief of NJDA
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Industry eyes key issues in 2009
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Kathy Maynard Wilson joins sales team at SGS
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SunnyRidge receives first raspberry shipment from company-owned farms in Mexico
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DRC notes uptick in fraudulent activity
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Brooks Tropicals names Pritchett VP of operations
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PMA announces changes to senior management roles
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Fruit Patch adds to sales team
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William F. Consalo was 82
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To-Jo makes commitment to reduce electricity usage
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John Vena Inc. bids farewell to retiring Charlie Pigliacelli
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SPC to honor Ferdinand S. Duda
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Ted Campbell bringing together production and retail perspectives
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Dan Vache joins United Fresh as VP of supply chain management
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Marketers of Asian produce gear up for Chinese New Year
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Fruit Patch picks Rick Eastes to lead sales and marketing