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Laser Mark, the pioneering laser labelling system developed by Spanish technology specialist Laser Food, has received recognition for the major environmental benefits it can bring as it offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to costly paper labels. …

Dole Food Company announced today succession planning in two of its operating divisions, with successful internal candidates moving up into greater leadership roles. There are other organizational changes resulting from this succession planning and the related reorganization. …

Driscoll’s, the world’s largest distributor of fresh berries has announced the appointment of Tom O’Brien to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Governance and External Engagement and General Counsel. Mr. O’Brien will join Driscoll’s Global Leadership Team reporting to Kevin Murphy, President and COO. …

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, announced it has set a record number of charters in 2013 transporting perishables from South America, primarily Chile to Asia and Argentina to the U.S. market. Beginning with the launch in 2009 of six exclusive charters from Argentina and 10 from Chile, DHL Global Forwarding’s focus has been on transporting perishables for medium-size exporters. …

St. Louis-based Sherman Produce is voluntarily recalling walnuts comprising of 241 cases of bulk walnuts packaged in 25 lb bulk cardboard boxes and Schnucks brand 10 oz trays with UPC 00338390032 with best by dates 03/15 and 04/15 because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. …