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United Fresh will kick off a two-week California Fresh Impact Tour on March 13 with town hall events and member visits throughout the state. Members will hear updates on immigration, food safety and nutrition initiatives from United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel and have the opportunity to share their concerns and perspectives on the issues, as well as receive a sneak preview of the United Fresh convention, taking place May 14-16. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Fruit and Vegetable Program and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) invite you to take part in a free, interactive webinar on the newly amended Tomato Suspension Agreement. …

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) congratulates the negotiating team representing Mexican tomato growers for their hard work on behalf of the industry in reaching a final agreement. Because it provides continuity, the finalized agreement is a win for U.S. jobs, U.S. companies, and U.S. consumers. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) hosted the Mango Food Safety Conference on March 6, 2013, at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas. This conference focused on providing attendees with information about food safety guidelines and standards, areas of opportunity for the mango industry, a broader view of the field, and how food safety issues affect the food supply chain. …

FirstFruits Marketing of Washington has created a new intern program in the sales department which has been implemented in recent months. …