More than 2,600 exhibitors and 62,000 trade visitors attend Fruit Logistica in Berlin every year. They see it as the ideal place to establish and build the personal trust, which is so essential for dealing successfully in perishable products such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

On Jan. 6, Bidart Bros., headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, issued a recall of all its Granny Smith and Gala apples shipped from the company's packing facility in Shafter, CA, during 2014.

This action follows a voluntary recall by the company's customers that produce caramel apples. Following this recall, officials from the Food & Drug Administration and the California Department of Public Health inspected the facility, noting the the presence of Listeria on surfaces that might come in contact with apples.

Maglio & Co. has completed a new product pilot program evaluating its patented, retail watermelon bags. Over the last three months, Maglio partnered with a national retailer to test the bags in 300 stores throughout a cross section of the U.S.

Turbana has partnered with Sendik’s to raise funds that will support those who are affected by breast cancer. Once again, Turbana is participating in Sendik’s promotion, “7 Days, 7 Ways to Save” with Turbana bananas and Fyffes pineapples. Every Wednesday throughout the winter months, Fyffes pineapples will be two for $4 and Turbana bananas will be 29 cents per pound.

Vision Produce Co. has hired Lance Nichols as its new salesperson. Nichols, who has more than 32 years of procurement and sales experience in produce, will partner with John Caldwell, Vision Produce Co.'s vice president of sales and procurement.

NatureSweet Tomatoes is kicking off the New Year with the return of the popular NatureSweet SunBursts MVP promotion with retailers across the United States. Designed to aid shoppers in planning the perfect game-day party, NatureSweet will give away one daily $200 prize and one weekly $1,000 prize from Jan. 5 to Feb. 1 for a total of $6,800.