Wisconsin potato grower Dick Okray was presented an Industry Award for his contributions to the potato industry at the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland on May 31.
On June 15, 2022, R.E.A.CH. International held its annual Greenhouse Competitions including “The Hottest Tomato,” “The Perfect Pepper,” “The Coolest Cucumber” and the “Best Berry” Competitions.
A daily serving of freeze-dried strawberry powder, equivalent to one cup of fresh berries, lowered total cholesterol by almost 3% and LDL cholesterol by almost 5%, according to a new study.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced plans to increase capacity for exporting chilled and frozen agricultural commodities at the Port of Houston in Houston, Texas.
Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon, where 30 students were presented with college scholarships, according to a news release.
The Folsom, Calif.-based California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission have announced that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and CEO, effective July 11.
The California Association of Food Banks has recognized Grimmway Farms for the company’s contribution of more than 4.3 million pounds of fresh produce to the CAFB’s Farm to Family Program in 2021.
