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The newly formed company will operate under the Creekside Organics Inc. name, and the Fruit World label will be one of the company’s flagship brands.
The organization representing tart cherry growers said a new FDA report underscores the role of tart cherry and cranberry products in fostering a healthy diet.
The company has donated $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $500,000 to the Los Angeles Police Foundation with an employee match and other donations planned.
The former partner-owner of San Miguel Produce has retired from her role as chief operating officer after more than 20 years with the company.
Bernardo Calvo, who brings experience with agribusiness companies, will lead corporate functions for the Bakersfield, Calif., global fruit company.
Farmblox said it began working with growers to implement its in-orchard sensors on farms to reduce scouting and improve on-farm data captured.
The new awards, to be presented at TIPA’s inaugural women’s banquet, will recognize women who have made an impact on the fresh produce industry, as well as an emerging leader.
Organic pears offer a higher retail transaction for winter varieties such as bosc, red and green d’anjou, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
In an inspection report, FDA inspectors indicated several issues, such as a lack of sanitation control monitoring records and preventative measures.
Originating in the eastern U.S., the pathogen has been found in Peru, Morrocco, China, Portugal and Mexico and was likely spread through infected nursery material.