A specific lot of grape tomatoes packed on April 11 and distributed by Six L’s Packing in Immokalee, FL, was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

In its recall notice, Six L’s reported that routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at a distributor’s site in New York had detected the Salmonella.

Testa Produce Inc., an independent wholesale produce distributor based in Chicago, took another step toward its goal of gaining U.S. Green Building Council Platinum certification with the installation of an on-site 750-kilowatt wind turbine.

The company celebrated the grand opening of the facility May 10 with a ribbon cutting and speeches by top

The Produce Marketing Association announced that 20-year public relations veteran, Glenn Boyet, has joined its staff as senior director for public relations. In his new role, Mr. Boyet will strengthen and broaden the awareness of PMA's brand and the value it provides to the global produce industry through its outreach programs to members, media and government.

Zespri International issued a press release March 17 stating that the company was looking forward to another strong kiwifruit season in 2011. Sally Gardiner, Zespri's general manager of its supply chain, placed global export volume at 100 million trays. "Growing conditions have been fantastic, with more rainfall and higher temperatures on average compared to last season, and we are expecting a great crop as a result," she noted in the statement.

Georgia commodities like onions, blueberries, peaches and watermelons will take to the skies this summer. No, it is not an invasion of flying fruits and vegetables - instead it is a promotional pairing with Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines.

Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, has not had much good news to report in recent years. But now the company has embarked on an ambitious new re-branding plan that the company calls a “transformational remodel.”

The store at 2220 County Road 210 near Jacksonville in northern St. Johns County is the first in Florida to