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The vertically integrated salad and vegetable producer has promoted a longtime agriculture industry veteran to lead planning and data integrity.
With almost 40 years of experience directing sales teams, Jay Schneider will lead the New Jersey sales office and drive business strategy for the Los Angeles-based company.
New York-based William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. and the founders of Vision Import Group LLC are entering into a new joint venture in which Kopke is the controlling member, according to a news release.
The Southeast Produce Council is accepting nominations for its upcoming Next Generation Leadership Academy.
Oppy is set to showcase its expanding greenhouse-grown offerings as well as reintroduce Category Director of Greenhouse Kevin Batt at the IFPA Show.
The Nogales, Ariz.-based company plans to launch a new campaign designed to inform retailers and consumers about the health benefits of its commodities.
While a preliminary snapshot of the losses to Florida agriculture, this initial assessment is “a critical first step in the process of securing federal disaster aid,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried.
Braga Fresh will debut a line of vegetable roasting kits at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says its emphasis on driving innovation in new product development has led to the launch of two greenhouse-grown melon varieties in less than six months.
Regal Fruit International is coordinating the sale of its proprietary SugarBee brand apples in partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit.