The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to “Make Every Bite Count.” Mushrooms, classified as a vegetable in the DGA, are uniquely positioned to reach this goal as they are a nutrient-dense food that is low in calories and sodium, have no fat and provide vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting components.

Robert R. Glasser, a member of the produce industry for more than 60 years, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 22. He was 87.

Mr. Glasser was born Nov. 20, 1933 in Los Angeles to Jacob and Rose Glasser. He joined his father in the family-owned food importing, processing and distribution business Torn & Glasser after graduating from UCLA and serving a two-year commitment with the US Army, first in in El Paso and then finishing in Hollywood.

United Fresh welcomes the 117th Congress, sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 to Washington, DC. This new congress, which includes 67 freshman members of the House and Senate, will drive the country’s legislative agenda for the next two years.

Throughout this past year, members of the House and Senate have met with the fresh produce industry virtually to learn of its priority issues and to understand the impact of its businesses in their communities.

Naturipe has named Alvaro G. Alezard as its new vice president of finance. In his new role, Alezard will manage Naturipe’s finance department and help implement strategies to optimize operational and financial performance.
 

A total of 145 Costco employees in Yakima County, WA, have tested positive for COVID-19. All 145 individuals that have tested positive are currently completing their isolation or quarantine period, according to the Yakima Health District, which continues to investigate the outbreak.

After reviewing the number of cases, and the timeline in which they were identified, there is evidence to show that this sharp increase in cases mimics the type of activity that happens after some sort of super-spreader event where multiple people are infected at the same time.

It’s summer in Chile, and that means the Chilean cherry season is in full swing, with promotions ongoing throughout the month of January and into early February.