After a push by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY), apple exports from New York state to Canada are now moving at a swifter, more cost-effective pace because of a measure included in the farm bill.

Dynamic Systems Inc., a Redmond, WA, software developer specializing in traceability systems, has installed the SIMBA produce traceability solution at Georgia-based McLain Farms, one of the larger producers of sweet onions in the country.

Idaho Falls, ID-based Potandon Produce, a marketer of fresh potatoes and onions, announced the addition of Blaine Heiner to its sales staff.

Jim DiMenna, president and chief executive officer of JemD Farms, told The Produce News Southern Exposure never fails to impress. “Southern Exposure is one of the premier events in our industry. Every exhibitor shares equal footing with 10x10-foot booths,” he said. “By not having monster exhibits, everyone has an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations without all the distractions.”

Founded about five years ago, and already a well-known progressive and vibrant company, Vega Produce, headquartered in Doral, FL, just on the west side of the Miami International Airport, has announced that on Jan. 15 it hired long-time produce veteran, Lloyd Rosen as its sales manager.

You no doubt have heard these words before: “Try it, you’ll like it,” or “Try it and you’ll buy it.”

Do you ever get coaxed by someone to try different foods you never experienced before? If so, did you like or dislike the experience? Was it compelling enough to change your mind about a certain item?