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Sutherland Produce Sales Inc. (Sutherland Produce), sales agent and distributor of organic fruit and vegetables, formally announced today the addition of an industry veteran as Vice President of the company, the appointment of a CFO, and the launch of a new brand and website to support the continued growth of the 27-year old business. …

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has completely revised its website to provide easier access to a wealth of news, information and resources concerning leafy greens food safety and this important program created in 2007 …

Tour de Fresh is a four-day cycling event that raises funds for the United Fresh Foundation’s Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools (LMSBTS). Produce industry participants and support crews enjoyed a pre-ride dinner, hosted by Tanimura & Antle at The Wharf Marketplace on Sunday night October 12th, to kick off their journey from Monterey to Anaheim. There are a total of 40 riders representing the produce industry raising a combined total of over $125,000 for LMSBTS. …

Each year, the Produce Marketing Association hosts the single largest convention of the year for the fresh industry.  Drawing in tens of thousands of attendees, this can’t miss event sets the stage for hundreds of exhibitors to unveil the industry’s latest and most innovative endeavors.  This year’s PMA will not disappoint with the official launch of the Growing Forward™ with Feeding America® cause marketing campaign. …

Pear Bureau Northwest, the nonprofit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 fresh pear growers of Oregon and Washington, has named Publix as the 2014 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising activities. …