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Benjy Proffer, who died Aug. 2, operated the Missouri-based produce company his family established in 1964.

The Wisconsin potato crop looks very good overall, though heavy rains in May reduced yields in some low-lying areas, industry leaders say.

Blake Harris, technical director at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Global Food Traceability Center, will speak as part of GS1’s web seminar series, “Back to Basics for Supply Chain Visibility.”

A new 130,000-square-foot store includes a produce section with organic and Texas-grown selections, as well as nutrition services, foodservice options and a floral department.

BioSafe Systems says its product, SaniDate 12.0, which uses peroxyacetic acid to kill harmful bacteria, is the only EPA-registered product.

The latest of seven apples released by the association, Sweet Maia is available to members and is harvested as early as late August, said Bill Dodd, president.

Throughout the produce supply chain, consistency and follow-through are key to building one’s business, reputation and trusting relationships, says columnist Armand Lobato.

CPS says it honored James “Jim” Lugg, president of J. Lugg and Associates, for his selfless commitment to fresh produce food safety and exemplary leadership.

The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower debuted packaging featuring the popular “Paw Patrol” rescue pups on its three-pack of grab-and-go tomatoes.

Natus Foods, the direct conduit for Unispice customers in the U.S. and Canada, says it is at the forefront of a mission to create a direct and transparent link with its customers and farms.