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Global standards certification organization says its national interpretation guidelines for integrated farm assurance help support verification and compliance.
The company called the new offering the next generation of its Produce Pro Software for fresh produce businesses throughout the supply chain.
Local students have received scholarships for the coming year, sponsored by PFMA members The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz.
The event celebrating the summer’s harvest will feature a 30-foot-long mountain of fresh cherries.
Demand for organic cherries continues to be a strong retail opportunity, according to the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.
The company says, facing industry pressure, it would release its laser weeder under a dual licensing mode and is considering relocating the company to Australia.
To further drive purchase and sales growth for Organic SunGold and Organic Green Kiwifruit, in-store POS material, a dedicated microsite and social media activations are in development.
The Bronx, N.Y.-based wholesaler is featuring a full line of locally, domestically and internationally sourced organic fruits and vegetables.
The company recalled 400 of its 30-pound organic blueberry boxes due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.
The Soil Center, a joint venture between CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming, plans to begin operations by the end of the year.