The company released co-branded packaging under its Dulcinea line of grapes and mandarins in U.S. retail locations, and a percentage of every purchase was then donated to the foundation.
The vertical farming company has expanded its leadership with Wells, who brings produce industry experience in startup revenue generation, strategic account growth, go-to-market sales strategy and customer development.
The USDA will conduct a referendum April 3-May 1 on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and pummelos grown in Florida.
Tara Stroud brings more than eight years of knowledge and expertise in food safety compliance to customers of the Highland Hub, according to a news release.
Highlights include having 95% of the cooperative’s member orchards in its stewardship program report using efficient micro-irrigation systems, nearly two times the rate found in other California crops.
The Texas International Produce Association is opening registration on Jan. 25 for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo, set for March 30–April 1 in Grapevine, Texas.
Kopke is a vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor. Vision is in the lime, lemon and mango import-export business with additional staff in Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida.
This year the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will select up to three states to receive funding and support to run an Electronic Healthy Incentives Pilot, or eHIP, for SNAP participants in their state.
