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Farmers’ shift away from fall application of nitrogen for crops such as corn and sorghum is being reflected in changing retail practices, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. “In my area of central Illinois, I know two fertilizer plants that have completely dropped anhydrous ammonia,” he says. “Their sales had shifted to spring application of nitrogen solution. While ammonia can be applied in the spring, farmers found it took up too much of their time when they needed to concentrate on planting, compared to nitrogen solution that can be applied as they plant or with herbicides.”
The mix of apple varieties is all shook up compared with 30 years, and Don Roper believes that is a good thing.
Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario, in a partnership with John Paul DeJoria, is planning a greenhouse project in the Middle East to distribute fruits and vegetables to the region.
Blaze Pizza LLC, Bokhary Farms LLC, Nova Imports Canada, The Spice Essentials and West Coast Wild Foods Ltd., are new companies to the Market. Green Team Partners Inc., Litehouse Foods Inc., have updates.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg, Pa., to present the governor’s Pennsylvania Produce Month proclamation to auction manager Neil Courtney.
Global food supply chain magazine Food Logistics has named TransKool Solutions to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list.
Walmart reported $130.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter of its fiscal year, up 1.8% from the same time in 2018.
Opening the door for truckers to go “off the clock” for up to three hours when faced with delays in loading or unloading, new proposed rules on hours of service regulations have been introduced.
Naturipe’s new snacks feature berries, grapes, nuts and cheese, focusing on health and convenience.
Beggs Melon Co Inc., has been Endorsed. African Foodways Market, Fresh Prime, Global Food Imports Inc., Globimpex Inc. and Patel Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Plus companies updates.
Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce has hired Howard Nager as vice president of business development and marketing.
Honeybear Brands, Elgin, Minn., has hired Craig Arneson as business development director.
Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative Inc. gathered 26 chefs from its foodservice members and operators to focus on plant-based recipes at its fifth annual Chef Summit.
The Produce Marketing Association hopes to join the education lineup at South by Southwest event for the second year and is seeking industry support to make it happen.
Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been Endorsed. Calgary Produce Market, CanAM Pepper Company, Deville Technologies USA LLC, and Valfei Products Inc. are new companies to the Market. F & S Produce Co Inc. & more have updates.
International Specialty Produce Inc has been Endorsed. Accu Foods Ltd., Bostock North America, Manzana Orchards LLC, and Ocean Crisp Apple Company are new companies to the Market. Acadian Family Farm has updates.
Ken Martin, who left a short career as a funeral director and mortician in Missouri to manage what became one of the Rio Grande Valley’s major citrus operations, has died.
Peaches and apples dominate Colorado’s summer fruit deal, and the harvests appeared to be on time this year, grower-shippers said.
Colombian Fruits and Vegetables, Elma Farms, Le Potager Riendeau Inc., and Martinez and Sons Produce, Inc., are new companies to the Market. Allan Bros. Incorporated, and Capital Mushroom Co Inc. have changes.
Spot shortages of refrigerated produce trucks were noted in the Midwest states in mid-August, but most growing regions reported adequate supply.
The 2019 United Fresh Washington Conference will feature several new elements on its agenda.
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, has hired Gerry Chua, Manuel Pinon and Tina Barnes to it sales and grower relations teams.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded quarantined areas for citrus greening in California, Texas and Louisiana after the disease was detected in plant tissue samples in multiple locations in the states.
More than 19,000 tons of Chilean kiwifruit had been shipped to North America in early August, with supplies expected into October.
Ventura Produce has posted a $35,000 Surety Bond with USDA. Rain Forest Produce Inc. has posted a $300,000 Employment Surety Bond with USDA. Gallmeyer Farms, MegaMex and TVA Logistics Inc. are new firms to the Market.
Fidalgo Services USA LLC is a new company to the Market. Agrolatinos Corporation, Florida Tomato Committee/Florida Tomato Exchange, Greenlife Cactus Inc., MMI Culinary and Porterville Citrus Inc. have profile changes.
It’s back-to-school time, and Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset brand has new healthy snacks suitable for lunchboxes.
Stater Bros., San Bernardino, Calif., has donated $100,000 and more than 150,000 pounds of fresh produce and other food to food banks in its area this summer.
The California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno, has hired Courtney Razor as director of member services and communication.
Vegetable “pasta” maker Cece’s Veggie Co., Austin, Texas, made Inc. Magazine’s annual list of fastest-growing private companies, with a three-year revenue growth of 23,880% to put it at No. 3.