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USDA files action against National Produce Sales. Harvest Group LLC, Shady Hill Produce, Thompsons Farm, Titus N Weaver and Wilmer Stoltzfus are new companies to the Market. Updates and more.
Key Technology has promoted Daniel Leighty to global vice president of sales.
Rodolfo Spielmann is the new president and CEO of NatureSweet Tomatoes, San Antonio.
Retailers in more than 30 states gave a percentage of Vidalia onion sales to the Growing America’s Farmer foundation, which gives students in Future Farmers of America college scholarships.
Going against a recommendation from the California desert grape growers, the USDA has withdrawn a proposal to remove varietal exemptions from the desert grape marketing order.
The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association are presenting a web seminar on the findings of the Romaine Task Force.
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to address a shortage of agricultural inspectors at borders who inspect imports for invasive species and other potential threats.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visits with Craig Carlson of Carlson Produce Consulting Oct. 25 about the just-concluded 2019 Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
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Live from Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit – Bright Farms Inc.
Miami sprout grower Fullei Fresh has completed the Primus GFS audit.
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Live from Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit – AgroFresh and Crispy Green
The United Fresh Produce Association is honoring Emanuel Lazopoulos with its Lifetime Achievement Award in January.
Bright Farms Inc., has been Endorsed. AgBiome Innovations, Baccota, Bushel Boy Farms, Butler Market Gardens and Tropic Fruit Company are new companies to the Market. Calco Sprouts Inc. and other companies have updates.
Ocean Mist Farms has announced the launch of its Friendsgiving Flavor campaign to promote the Season & Steam product line to shoppers during the holiday season.
iTrade Network has a web seminar scheduled on the challenges that the logistics industry faces and what the future of perishable logistics will look like.
A university in The Netherlands has developed a fast field test for detecting Tropical Race 4, the fusarium strain that causes the Panama disease in bananas.
The Produce Safety Alliance has developed a document explaining the difference between cleaning and sanitizing after some growers expressed confusion to regulators.
Foodservice distributor Get Fresh Produce, Bartlett, Ill., has launched a new website, www.GetFreshProduce.com.
North Bay Produce Inc., Traverse City, Mich., has recalled almost 2,300 cases and two bulk bins of apples because of the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Mac N Cheese is an American classic and favorite. But let’s admit, it’s just not that good for you beyond making your tastebuds happy.
There are no firm answers yet in the investigation of E. coli-caused illnesses linked to Salinas, Calf.-grown romaine lettuce.
Bamart Produce Inc., Comercializadora Exquisita de Puebla, Farms To Table Corp., Golden State Farms, and Sally Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Multi Fruit USA Inc., Peterson Farms Inc. & other have updates.
Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods is in the midst of its biggest annual promotion of Dandy celery.
The Fresno, Calif.-based California Fresh Fruit Association has hired Caroline Stringer as its director of trade. Stringer’s first day will be Jan. 6, according to a news release.
Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is getting some star power for Juici and Koru apples, which are being served backstage at a production starring Lady Gaga.
Bridge Logistics Solutions LLC and Georgia Market are new companies to the Market. Borquez Exports LLC, Oregon Cherry Growers, Piazza Produce Co Inc., Rosedale Fruit Farm LLC and others have updates.
Two typical New Year’s resolutions are eating healthier and being a bit more adventurous. But why wait till the New Year?
The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s Foodservice Program has helped the fruit gain traction with operators over the past five years, and the board expects more of the same is expected in 2020.
Boston-based Arrowfarms has made a commitment to use Kwik Lok’s plant-based Eco-Lok bag closures on its poly bags.
After 40 years with the company, Steve Tweten, president, CEO, and partner of NoKota Packers, Inc., will retire on Dec. 27.