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Limoneira Company, a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights in California and Arizona, announced that it has closed on the purchase of the packing house property and equipment of Marlin Ranching Company in Yuma, Arizona. The purchase price was $1.4 million in cash and stock plus potential earn-out consideration of up to $400,000 in cash. …

John Kelly has been hired as the new Executive Vice President of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA). He will assume his position on July 1, taking over from retiring CEO Art Smith. …

California avocados are now available at retail with new California brand labels. The California Avocado Commission’s (CAC) labeling initiative is backed by a significant level of marketing support to make sure consumers know to look for them. Consumer communication includes print, radio and online, including mobile, as well as social media. …

The Michigan blueberry harvest is about to go into full swing and local growers are working long hours to ensure that the blueberries are picked, packed and distributed to retailers, restaurants and consumers locally as well as throughout the country. …

John Vena, Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team. James Collins will take on the new position of Packing Room Supervisor. This is a new role created to facilitate the growing needs of our customers and trading partners. James will be in charge of all Packing Room processes. …