The Carlton Complex Fire, which has burned nearly 100 homes in Washington's Methow Valley and displaced 40,000 residents, continues to burn out of control. Conditions in the region have been extremely hot and dry, and strong winds whipped flames into a scene reminiscent of Dante's Inferno.

Wawona Packing Co. of Cutler, CA, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed June 1-July 12 due to the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wawona Packing has notified retailers of the specific lots being recalled. No other products are affected by this recall. No illnesses have been linked to this recall to date.

PHILADELPHIA — International produce trade is thriving, and the ports of the Delaware River are serving that growth and expanding services for the global fruit trade.

A revamped logo, a brand new website and a steadily growing product line has Coosemans Interproduce Divisions, based in Tampa, FL, ready to spread its reach even further from coast-to-coast, with locations from Cleveland, OH, to California providing coverage for much of the continental United States.

CENTER, CO — “We’re taking care of our customers’ needs,” co-owner and sales agent Dwayne Weyers said recently of Aspen Produce’s year-round potato program.

Weyers said the operation provides all consumer packs as well as Kwik Lok closures that have trace-back information printed directly on the Loks. The closures also feature a food-safety precaution note to wash and cook the potatoes, which are Colorado’s highest-acreage vegetable crop, thoroughly before consuming.

Jon DeVaney, who has served as the executive director of the Yakima Growers-Shippers Association since 2009, has been named as president of the newly formed Washington State Tree Fruit Association, effective Sept. 1.

The new association represents a merger of four industry organizations in Washington state: Yakima Growers-Shippers Association, Wenatchee Valley Traffic Association, Washington State Horticultural Association and Washington Growers Clearing House Association.