The New York Apple Association announced Nov. 2 that David McClurg, the longtime vice president of marketing for the association, will be leaving the organization this month.

Mr. McClurg, who joined the association in 2001, will be taking a management position with IFCO Systems, which operates a pool of more than 125 million reusable plastic containers to transport fresh produce from producers to leading grocery retailers.

Gil Munguia

The Giumarra Cos. announced Nov.

Effective immediately, Jed Murray has been promoted to vice president of operations with Val Verde Vegetable Co. Inc. of McAllen, TX, according to an Oct 28. press release. Mr. Murray has been with the company for three years and previously held the role of cabbage harvest manager.

Neil Galone

“Traditionally, the only thing we packed and sold was fruit that we grew ourselves, and that was only Navels and Valencias

Paul Huckabay

The California citrus program for Duda Farms Fresh Foods this year “will consist of Navel oranges, clement

Vienna, VA -- With one month remaining until the Nov. 30 display deadline and a chance to win $14,000 in prizes, retailers and military commissaries are encouraged to participate in the 2011 National Apple Month Retail Display Contest. Displays must be in place for at least a two-week period and successfully integrate the 2011 Host an Apple Pairing Party theme.

Entries must demonstrate a display that effectively boosts sales and creatively cross-merchandizes apples and apple products with products from Marzetti, Smucker's and Jif.