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Hartwig chosen to lead California Fresh Fruit Association

Daniel Hartwig is the new president of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA). Hartwig, who begins role Dec. 4, succeeds Ian LeMay, the new ... more »

Stuart Woolf new chair of Western Growers

Stuart Woolf, president and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, is the new chair of the Western Growers board of directors. Woolf was first elec... more »

Sym-Agro names new Pacific Northwest sales manager

Mark Gibbs has joined Sym-Agro as Pacific Northwest sales manager. In the position at the pest control firm, Gibbs will handle Washington and weste... more »

Successful FPAA inaugural expo noted

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ (FPAA) inaugural expo has been deemed a success. A recent enhancement to their FPAA’s popular ye... more »

Finalists announced for 2023 AgSharks pitch competition

Three AgTech startups will vie for exclusive access to produce leaders and win funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition. Western Grower... more »

Organic Grower Summit showcases power of research

The Organic Grower Summit will highlight research by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the University of California Organic Agricultu... more »

California Strawberry Commission releases sustainability ‘snapshot’

The California Strawberry Commission has released a report on sustainable practices being implemented throughout the industry. The commission calls... more »

Starr Ranch agreement adds 8M boxes to CMI’s fruit offerings

Starr Ranch Growers/Oneonta Trading Co. — which includes Custom Apple, Diamond Fruit and Apple King — has an agreement to join forces with CMI Orc... more »

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