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Del Monte Kenya Ltd has received commendation for its HIV/AIDS Workplace Program at the 2011 Global Business Coalition (GBC) Business Action on Health Awards. The awards, which are presented by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, recognize the best corporate programs developed to address global health needs. …

By a vote of five to three today, the Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law requiring all employers in the state to utilize E-Verify, a federal electronic employment eligibility verification system that had been, to date, voluntary nationwide. The court also upheld the state’s law revoking the licenses of businesses that hire illegal immigrants. In response to today’s ruling, United Fresh Senior Vice President of Public Policy Robert Guenther offered the following statement. …

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 26 at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas. Sam McKinsey, the Association’s new Chairman of the Board, was inaugurated at this event in front of more than 100 members and dignitaries. …

Calavo Growers, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Renaissance Food Group (RFG), LLC, a closely held fresh-food company that produces, markets and distributes nationally a portfolio of healthy, high quality lifestyle products for consumers via the retail channel. The transaction, which is expected to close on June 1, 2011, is for a combination of cash and stock, including earn-out payments based on financial performance. Terms were not further disclosed. …

The Georgia Blueberry Commission proudly unveils the first-ever website, www.georgiablueberries.org, in time for the start of the season. The website showcases the new logo along with exciting recipes, photos, nutritional facts and information on why blueberries from Georgia are so sweet. …