The Southeast Produce Council is currently accepting nominations for its Next Generation Award. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. Eastern time Friday, July 16.

The ninth consecutive celebration of California Avocado Month in June has begun. This year’s marketing activity includes a recipe contest, a drive-in movie event, chef recipes, social media support, public relations outreach and more. Concurrently the Commission is supporting customized retail and foodservice promotions that drive awareness of California avocados at point of purchase.

Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company TOMRA Systems ASA has said current president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, will be replaced by Tove Andersen by Nov. 1, 2021 at the latest.

LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has partnered with Brighter Bites to launch the “Brighter Summer

MyLand Company, LLC (MyLand) announced Joe Ruiz as director of sales, western region, on Monday, June 7. Ruiz will serve as a regional sales director, responsible for client expansion and new client acquisition in the important Western United States and Mexico. Ruiz will work with growers and partners in this region to implement MyLand’s cost effective and scalable regenerative agriculture solution, analyze soil health improvement, and deliver a seamless customer experience.