In August 2011, Bob McGowan was elected for another three-year term as president of the New England Produce Council. He previously served two consecutive terms, but prior to his current election, Jack Salamon served as president for a term. Mr. McGowan manages produce in the Northeast for Advantage Sales & Marketing.

CLOVIS, CA -- Growers in California's San Joaquin Valley were assessing crop damage the week of April 16 following a series of storms over the previous week that caused severe damage to stone fruit and other crops, mainly in the central part of the valley.

Over the last year, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association has undertaken a comprehensive strategic renewal exercise, designed to maximize value for its members and further support the market for fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada.

Steve Glennon, a 33-year industry veteran of the ag chem industry, has accepted an expanded role at Or-Cal Inc. as its national sales manager.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, based in Salinas, CA, issued a recall of 756 cases of its Seven Lettuces salad mixes after a test conducted in New York revealed the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Chris Coffman, a 20-year veteran of the produce industry, has been named president of Harvest Sensations, a leading specialty produce distributor based in Monterey, CA.