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Cold temperatures in April squashed hopes for an early planting season here in Nebraska but now that farmers are in the field they’re making up for lost ground, but dryness concerns are continuing to mount.

Mastronardi Produce is pleased to announce its recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for business excellence for the twelfth consecutive year.

Growers and packers are using more top-seal clamshell packages for their blueberries to meet the shifting demand from consumers for less plastic.

Tanimura & Antle has promoted Brett Champlin to Senior Director of Harvest Operations. In his new role, Champlin will oversee the day-to-day harvest operations for all the Company’s crops.

Oppy has been chosen as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies yet again, as the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce emerges from an unprecedented year.

Crunch Pak had added new organic snacking items, said Tony Freytag, executive vice president of the fresh-cut apple marketer.

Organic ginger and organic stone fruit are new to the commodity lineup for Viva Tierra Organic, Mount Vernon, Wash.

iTradeNetwork, the global provider of supply chain management solutions for the food and beverage industry, on May 4 announced two new key additions to its team.

Country Fresh and Sun Rich USA, two divisions previously part of the Fresh Food Group, will now operate as a standalone company under the Country Fresh name.