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The semiannual meeting brings together breeders, product managers and sales representatives to lead the way in developing high-quality, cutting-edge seed varieties.
Effective Sept. 15, Jiunn Shih will be the berry company’s first global CMO and be based in Hong Kong.
Windset Farms’ decade-long EFI certification has delivered $5.5 million in worker bonuses, strengthened farm safety, improved operational efficiency and created lasting cultural change.
The new facility will serve 271 primary school students and serve as a hurricane shelter for all 800 residents of the village, according to Fyffes.
The partnership will allow the company to increase organic citrus offerings, as well as a stronger supply line, the company says.
Ruiter will take over from Hein Bemelmans, effective Oct. 6, and will join the board of directors.
The company’s team will speak with attendees at its booth during the Southeast Produce Council event, Sept. 10-13 in Charlotte, N.C.
Apples under the Morning Kiss brand and pears debuting under the Bright Bounty brand will be available in 2-lb. bags, as well as bulk cartons.
Whole foods like potatoes offer more of what intense athletes need for less, according to the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association.
Centrally located along major transportation corridors, the reusable packaging supplier says this new service center will service more than 40 million reusable crates a year.