LEAD STORY
Celebrating its centennial year with unprecedented company performance, Sunsweet Growers Inc. announced the transition of Sunsweet board leadership to Brendon S. Flynn, who will succeed Gary S. Thiara as the board’s chairman.
The appointment culminates a formal succession planning process, which included Flynn serving as the board’s vice chair for the past 18 months, his serving 14 years as chairman of the finance...
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Today's Headlines
- Mission Produce inks deal with largest Colombian avocado producer
- Safeway's $3 million settlement with Department of Justice, DEA
- Giumarra getting plenty of persimmons Fuyu
- Walla to Walla sweet onions
- Salmonella linked to Caribeña brand Maradol papayas from Mexico
- OPS general session touts growth of organics
- Meijer sets record with spring campaign
- After early ads, pear sales flow like Rushing Rivers
What's New
Those who visit the offices of J&K Fresh East, a division of 721 Logistics LLC, can now walk five minutes to see Independence Hall. Or stroll to one of 50 good restaurants.
Larry Antonucci Jr., the president of the company, previously kept a comfortable, modern office near the Philadelphia airport. But that area is better known for the ducks that swim in...
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A future major expansion into New Jersey by Manfredi Cold Storage beyond its massive Kennett Square, PA, facility reflects the nation’s economic times — and the expansion of the Delaware Valley’s perishable trade.
Frank Manfredi Sr. is a partner with his brother, John Manfredi, in owning the Manfredi Cos. Frank Manfredi heads the cold storage...
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New York Apple Association Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Haskins will direct the association’s activities to market and promote the 2017 New York state apple crop, and has assembled an experienced staff team of both new and familiar faces to assist her.
“I am very excited...
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In Season: Bay Baby Produce putting a smile on your (pumpkin's) face
Started with nothing more than some soil and the idea to give pumpkins a little more personality by painting faces on th...
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celebrate 10 year partnership
Jessica Aurioles of Cal Poly Pomona with Dave Cruz of the California Avocado Commission.
Florida orange production down nearly 30 percent over two years
Florida orange production is projected to come in at 68.7 million boxes this year, down nearly 30 percent from the 2014-15 crop. T...
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