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IFPA names vice president of technical services

A former vice president of the National Food Processors Association and scientist with Campbell Soup Co. and Kraft Foods has joined the Alexandria, VA-based International Fresh-cut Produce Association as its new vice president for technical services.

PMA webinar addresses new dietary guidelines and MyPyramid

Bryan Silbermann, president of the Produce Marketing Association, is of the belief that with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's newly released Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid, fresh produce marketers have a wealth of federally funded tools to bolster fruit and vegetable sales. Because of this position and in light of the new information, PMA hosted a webinar June 28 to discuss these topics and tools.

Rivera Vineyards settles with EEOC for about $1 million

Thermal, CA-based Rivera Vineyards Inc. has settled a lawsuit brought by the Los Angeles office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in September 2003 on behalf of a group of employees -- mostly Hispanic women -- who alleged they were sexually harassed, retaliated against for complaining and segregated into certain jobs based on gender.

New Zealand kiwifruit deal gives A.J. Trucco direct 12-month supply

The first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit destined for A.J. Trucco at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, NY, arrived in the United States on June 10. That shipment set a milestone for the company, which is an importer of specialty and conventional produce, nuts and dried fruit. A.J. Trucco will now be able to offer its customers an uninterrupted annual supply of kiwifruit.

Michigan agriculture director announces resignation

Dan Wyant, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, announced June 20 that he will step down from the post which he has held for nine years on July 29.

The Michigan Commission of Agriculture in October 1996 appointed Mr. Wyant to the position.

He has accepted a position as president and chief operating officer of the Edward Lowe Foundation, a private operating foundation that assists entrepreneurs. The foundation is located on 2,500 acres of rural farmland in Cassopolis, MI.

Longtime salesman William P. Donnelly Sr. has died

William P. Donnelly Sr., a longtime produce salesman in Nogales, AZ, died June 3 at his home in Rio Rico, AZ, after losing a battle with skin cancer. He was 59 years old.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Mr. Donnelly got his start in the produce industry quite by chance. He moved his family from New Jersey to Tucson, AZ, in 1977 with the hopes that the change in climate would help to alleviate one of his four son's health problems. After arriving in Tucson, Mr. Donnelly opened a liquor store and worked with computers on the side, said his son William P. Donnelly Jr.

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