Latest News From Melissa Treolo

Hardie's Fresh Foods has a 95% employee retention rate, and with an on-site health clinic and recent backpack giveaway, it's not hard to see why.

Laura Linney follows turn on "Ozark" with speaking to IFPA produce audience about gender inequality.

A new location and updated schedule, as well as an appearance by the “Jackie Robinson of women’s hockey,” are all on tap for NEPC's upcoming expo.

John Cunningham is stepping back from chief operating officer to a position that will allow him to use his expertise and knowledge in an advisory role with the company.

In this video, Eagle Eye Produce is putting the spotlight on Dylan Jones with its “Grower Spotlight” series.

Leamington, Ontario-based Great Lakes Greenhouses knows the business of cucumbers. 

It’s “back to basics” this year for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 96th annual convention and trade show, set for April 5-7 at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec.

Dundee, Scotland-based Sappi Rockwell Solutions has appointed Hannah Edwards as its new business development manager. 

While the apple category is being impacted by inflation and supply issues, at least one proprietary apple variety is biting into a rather “glorious” stride. 

Dan Sholl, 44, an executive in the fresh produce industry and a former general manager of Sacramento-based Wild About Sprouts, has died. 

The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed industry professionals Kyla Oberman, Lauren M. Scott and Jim Morris to serve on AFF leadership positions. 

Charlotte, N.C.-based Richter and Co. and Vidalia, Ga.-based Stanley Farms have partnered in a new Vidalia onion program. 

New York Times bestselling author and former NFL great Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce tradeshow and conference. 

Cincinnati, Ohio-based strategic marketing firm GoldenSun Insights has appointed Naba Bakar as vice president of marketing. 

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppy has released its first-ever hydroponic strawberry collection Happy Berry, the company announced in a news release. 

Food prices are continuing to climb, according to numbers released Jan. 12 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The president of Tom Lange Co. Inc. will now add CEO to his job title at the St. Louis, Mo.-based, employee-owned produce company.

Shaunte Mears-Watkins has been appointed to the Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce Inc. board of directors.