TUBAC, AZ -- The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas presented its second annual Pillar of the FPAA Award posthumously to two pioneers of the Nogales produce industry during the closing event of the 43^rd annual Nogales Produce Convention & Golf Tournament, held here Nov. 3-5.

WEATHER

Salinas, CA — Daytime high temperatures were forecast to fall into the upper 50s to low 60s through Nov. 15 accompanied by rain showers Nov. 10-12. Lows were expected to range in the low to mid-40s. Outlying areas were predicted to dip into the mid- to upper 30s.

Huron, CA — Daytime high temperatures were forecast to fall into the low 60s through Nov. 15 accompanied by rain showers Nov. 10-12. Lows were expected to range in the low to mid-40s.

VISALIA, CA -- Retired U.S. District Judge Oliver Wanger, who made most of the water rulings that protecting the infamous Delta smelt at the expense of California farmers, entertained the crowd at the annual meeting of California Citrus Mutual, held here Nov. 3, with his colorful review of the water cases.

South Tex Organics LC, based in Mission, TX, will be introducing a new label in conjunction with a new display-ready carton and bags for its USDA organic Rio Star grapefruit and oranges.

Anthony Mongiello, president and chief executive officer of Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties in Hurleyville, NY, introduced the company’s “Just Add Lettuce” product line to the produce industry at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in 2008.

The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, announced Nov. 2 that it has promoted Joe Miskimins to vice president of produce and floral, a position most recently held by Reggie Griffin, who retired last month.