The National Potato Council retained a firm connection to its roots while modernizing a new logo that was revealed at Potato Expo 2012 in Orlando, FL.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has launched a mobile app for its Fruits and Veggies — Mix it Up! program in time for New Year’s resolutions.

Designed by Ottawa-based Industrial Media, the app is available as a free download for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad through iTunes or accessed via the fruitsandveggies.ca web site.

The app features recipes from CPMA members, a search feature by PLU or commodity, storage, nutrition and usage information, a tip of the day and an interactive calendar for consumers to track the variety of produce they are eating.

The fact that approximately 40 percent of pears from the Pacific Northwest are sold to export markets makes Fruit Logistica, scheduled for Feb. 8-10 in Berlin an exceptional convention venue for the Pear Bureau Northwest and USA Pears.

International Marketing Director Jeff Correa said that the bureau will exhibit in Hall 23, Booth A-02. Last year, the bureau joined forces with other commodity groups, and Mr. Correa said that the partnership was mutually beneficial.

Ronnie Cohen, vice president of sales for Vision Import Group LLC, in River Edge, NJ, told The Produce News that he has attended the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin for the past two years, and is looking forward to attending again this year on Feb. 8-10.

Over 56,000 produce and affiliated professionals will converge at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds in Berlin Feb. 8-10 for Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading fresh produce industry event.

More than 2,400 exhibitors from 80 countries and visitors from 130 nations are expected to attend. Visitor and exhibitor attendees will be comprised of importers and exporters, producers, wholesalers, retailers and transportation and handling professionals.

After decades at its South Hackensack, NJ, location, Maurice A. Auerbach has settled into its new high-tech facility in Secaucus, NJ.

Bruce Klein, director of marketing for the company, said that the new facility is a state-of-the-art structure that was designed and built for the future.