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Bonipak Produce Inc., one of California's leading produce growers based in Santa Maria, California, is proud to introduce its new online education program, The Knowledge Center. The program will be available to attendees of the PMA Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA on October 26th to the 28th . The program consists of three to four minute videos on broccoli, romaine, celery, lettuce, and cauliflower with information about varieties, growing practices and nutritional information. …

The management team at Nogales-based IPR Fresh spent its “off” season in “on” mode, among other activities developing a new strategic plan, brand positioning and image. The company also moved to a new office location, where IPR Fresh president Jose Luis Obregon unveiled an energetic new logo with the tagline “freshness delivered”. …

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is now hosting their “Recipe of the Month Photo Contest” on Pinterest, taking full advantage of the site’s ability to showcase pin-worthy food photography and recipe ideas. …

Charlotte-based Chiquita Brands International says it is pulling out of the grape and some other deciduous fruit businesses, as the company works its way through a major restructuring. …

Hickory Harvest Foods, Inc., Akron, Ohio, was awarded the top award in the category of manufacturing at the annual Cascade Capital Growth Awards in October 2012.   The award honors businesses in a six county region of northeast Ohio with significant growth in sales and employees over the past five years. …