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Leafy greens company San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has redesigned its website with the goal of aiding consumers looking for recipes and health information on dark leafy greens.
LA & SF Specialty, Los Angeles, has a new trade name, Vesta Foodservice.
Distributor Salix Fruits ended 2019 with 30% growth over 2018, in part because of its imported Argentine lemon program in the U.S.
Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., has new sustainable packaging for organic apples.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., has named Joe Barsi president of the company.
NatureSeal, Westport, Conn., has a new product designed to keep guacamole and cut avocados from browning.
StePac, Tefen, Israel, has new bin liners designed to extend the storage life of fresh pomegranates.
Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif., is celebrating California’s history of family farms and the company’s Heirloom Navel program with a month-long digital campaign.
Gary’s Groceries and More, India Bazaar, Marshall’s IGA, and Suvidha LLC are new companies to the Market. Applewood Orchard, Gibbs Organic Produce, Golden Groves Produce LLC, Pine Creek Farms LLC & other have updates.
Well-Pict Berries, Watsonville, Calif., offers organic strawberries year-round, and the upcoming Florida season is off to a good start.
SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples are performing well against other managed apple varieties, according to a new analysis.
Seeking wage relief for U.S. growers using foreign guest workers, the National Council of Agricultural Employers still wants the U.S. Department of Labor to determine if U.S. workers are hurt by the H-2A program.
Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, Calif., is expanding berry and asparagus volumes, and is adding industry veterans and facilities to support the increase.
Gary’s Quality Foods, Geissler’s Supermarkets Inc., Stang’s Inc. and Straight Forwarding Inc. are new companies to the Market. Deardorff Orchards, Bow Hill Blueberries, Irish Mountain Orchards and others have changes.
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement is sponsoring a web seminar to educate buyers on recent agricultural water metrics changes.
Felix Martinez Lopez is the new director of Agro Produce Puerto Rico Inc., San Juan.
Josh Bergling has been promoted to vice president of technology at Choptank Transport, Preston, Md.
SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.
The Mushroom Council, Redwood Shores, Calif., is asking consumers “What Your Sign?”
FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Ontario, Calif., is showcasing its latest organic products at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX).
Crystal Valley Foods, Miami will be shipping blueberries grown in Georgia through a partnership with Superior Berries, Fargo, Ga.
In the wake of trade deals that have left some U.S. produce growers unhappy about an influx of imported fruits and vegetables, the new American Grown campaign is taking its message to consumers instead of lawmakers.
Springlake Potatoes has been Endorsed. Publix - Paradise Pointe At Lake Dow and Walden’s Supermarket are new companies to the Market. Edible Earth Farm LLC, House of Webster Inc., and others have updates.
The Castellini Group of Cos., Cincinnati, is adopting integrated supply chain technology designed to enhance agility and efficiency for customers and suppliers.
The World Apple and Pear Association’s annual Southern Hemisphere production forecast shows slight drops in both crops compared to the past season.
The International Pineapple Organization’s first-quarter Global Pineapple Conference has a busy schedule, with a day-long series of conference sessions and a tour of Port Everglades.
There is no question that we are moving towards a digital driven world. Join The Packer and Alibaba.com teams to discuss the booming fresh produce and agriculture industry.
Freshbitefoods.com, Heirloom Farms Inc., Powerful Talent Biotech Inc., Quality One USA LLC, and Vegefruit Produce Inc. are new companies to the Market. S Katzman Produce Inc. has been Endorsed & Updates.