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.

Gary Nagaki, Byron Nagaki and Bob Komoto in front of the Daumar weigher-bagger in the Ontario Produce packingshed.

ONTARIO, OR — Storage onion shippers in the Un