WEATHER

Daytime temperatures in Huron, CA, were expected to remain in the mid-60s through April 6 before climbing into the mid- to upper-70s through April 10. Overnight lows were expected to range in the mid-30s to 40 degrees through April 5 then rise into the upper 40s through April 10.

In Salinas, CA, daytime highs were expected to range in the low to mid-60s through April 6 then nudge into the mid- to upper 60s through April 10.

DEMAND

Andrew Schultz

DiMare Fresh hired ANDREW SCHULTZ as its new vice president of strategic business development in Arlington,

Castellini Co. is recalling Jalapeño peppers after tests by Ohio officials found Salmonella in a case of hot peppers at a retailer, the company announced March 29.

“The potential for contamination was noted after a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in a store in Ohio which revealed the presence of Salmonella in a case of Jalapeño peppers,” said the Newport, KY-based company, adding that it has not received any reports of illnesses.

The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, North America is anticipating a slight decline in grape shipments to North America this year, according to Tom Tjerandsen, North American managing director for the organization.

HALF MOON BAY, CA -- Marko B. Zaninovich, president of Marko B. Zaninovich Inc., d/b/a Sunview Vineyards, and also president of Sunview Marketing international, was the recipient of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League's 2012 Mentor Award.

Growing is the foundation of the produce industry, but growing the industry’s talent pool is currently a source of emphasis. Industry members who are growing older find themselves without a younger generation of leaders to succeed them, and the Produce Marketing Association’s Foundation for Industry Talent is working to fill the gap with a new generation of knowledgeable leaders.