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Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.
The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies’ proposed merger agreement.
Produce industry veteran Ray Mason has been tapped for a new business development role to grow the company’s presence in the marketplace.
The reversal allows Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to pursue its claim that the propagation, distribution and sale of Glory trees or cherries infringes the Staccato patent, says Summerland Varieties Corp.
The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says.
The research and promotion program seeks to fill six seats on its 12-member board.
During Farmworker Awareness Week, the workforce development and certification organization is promoting the importance of skilled workers in the agriculture industry.
The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
PwC presented the Irish fruit importer with the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ award.
The Montreal-based Fairtrade banana company also has been recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” for three consecutive years.