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Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is using Farmworker Awareness Week to celebrate its companywide Equitable Food Initiative certification.
Martori Farms, a grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently acquired Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two farms will increase Martori’s supply of melons.
Middleton brings a combined 20 years of experience in retail and wholesale produce roles to the fresh-cut processor and wholesale distributor.
The California Fresh Fruit Association kicked off its new fiscal year on Tuesday, March 15, during the annual membership meeting at the 86th annual meeting in Laguna Beach, California.
Susanne Klose is the new senior director of research and development at Church Brothers Farms. She has a strong scientific background working for UC Davis, Iowa State University and universities in Germany.
The Vidalia sweet is known for its flat shape, high sugar content and low sulfur content. It is considered among America’s favorite sweet onion. This famous treat is only available in spring and summer.
BioSafe Systems, LLC is a leader in environmentally sustainable practices and products. The company has developed a soil amendment and foliage spray that bolsters crop health in agricultural and horticultural crops.
Watson will head the Arizona and California sales teams for the year-round grower and shipper in table grape and vegetable distribution.
WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, Calif., is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea).
Supply chain logistics, food safety, social responsibility, and U.S.-Mexico trade issues were hot topics at the March 16 Spring Policy Summit, hosted by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas.