Carson McDaniel, a third generation member of the family that established and is running McDaniel Fruit Company in Fallbrook, CA, has been elevated to the position of vice president and is now a member of the senior leadership team.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its March Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, March 22 at the Sheraton Cerritos in Cerritos, CA. The luncheon packed in over 200 attendees with members eager to hear from guest speaker Chef Nyesha Arrington.

Two of the larger seasonal melon shippers are joining forces to provide retail, foodservice and fresh-cut customers with year-round supplies of cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and mixed melons.

Winn-Dixie is helping customers stretch their grocery budget by lowering prices on more than 150 everyday items. Through the grocer’s “Down Down” program, customers can save more than 15 percent on average at their neighborhood store.

How do you keep cucumbers fresh?

You can store your whole cucumbers for up to two weeks or cut cucumbers for several days. For Long English Cucumbers, make sure to keep the plastic film that retains moisture so they don’t dry out. For smaller cucumbers, keep them in their packaging.

Goldenberry Farms has been awarded U.S. federal trademark protection for its Sweet Sugar Mango mark, a pocket-sized miniature mango with a thin, edible skin. This follows similar protections being granted to the company in various other international markets, including at origin in Colombia.