Potatoes USA elected Shelley R. Olsen as chair of the board at its annual meeting. Potatoes USA also announced its Executive Committee members to lead the organization through 2024-25.

This marks the seventh year that Olsen, of Othello, WA, has served on Potatoes USA’s board and her fourth year on the executive committee. She previously co-chaired the board’s industry outreach and international marketing committees.

The fresh fruit import and export market is a dynamic and highly competitive sector influenced by various factors, including climatic conditions, international trade policies, consumer preferences, and technological advances in storage and transportation.

Wada Farms, a family-run business, ranks among the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes in the nation, boasting enduring partnerships across the United States and globally.

Edward (Ed) Duda, former CEO of DUDA, a 98-year-old family-owned-and-operated diversified company headquartered in Oviedo, FL, died Sunday, Aug. 11. He was 91.

Avocados from Peru held two recent events in San Diego and Chicago that raised awareness of avocados while also benefiting the less fortunate. The events featured guacamole challenges and were in celebration of National Avocado Day.

According to Xavier Equihua, president and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, these events were a continuation of a tradition started in 2017 by AFP of providing healthy avocados for similar challenges in many of the top U.S. cities.

Lipman Family Farms made a big impact at its 14th annual Backpack Giveaway, where it handed out 1,800 backpacks to eager Immokalee, FL, students about to start their school year. This community event reflects Lipman’s dedication to supporting local education and empowering the next generation.