Florida orange crop estimate increases again
For the second consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its estimate of the 2015-16 Florida orange crop, predicting growers will produce 76 million boxes, a 7 percent increase.
A 5 million box rise in Valencias to 40 million accounted for the jump. Early and mid-season varieties, which have been harvested already, stayed at 36 million boxes.
SunFed to sponsor Burdsal and Mandel at Tour de Fresh 2016
As support continues to grow for the popular Tour de Fresh event, Rio Rico, AZ-based SunFed is announcing that the company will sponsor two of its own for the annual ride.
Ham Farms rebrands with an increased focus on the customer relationship
Ham Farms, a Snow Hill, NC-based integrated grower, packer, shipper and processor of sweet potato and other agricultural products, has been supplying customers with fresh and processed produce for over 40 years. As a family-owned-and-operated company, Ham Farms’ core strength has been its relationship with its buyers and corporate customers.
Gourmet Trading shipping conventional, organic and biodynamic blueberries from Chile
Since its founding in 1982, Gourmet Trading Co., headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA, has grown to become a leading importer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Perishable Specialist continues growth
Since its founding by company President Frank Ramos in 2001, The Perishable Specialist has enjoyed consistent growth, as well as an ever-growing reputation as a leading customs brokerage firm.
Potandon predicting one of its best Vidalia onion crops ever
Potandon Produce, the exclusive marketing agent for the Green Giant brand of fresh potatoes and onions, is predicting a strong Vidalia onion program for the 2016 season.
“This year’s crop is one of the best looking crops we have seen,” Chris Woo, onion sales manager, said in a press release.
Loblaw to invest $1.3 billion, create approximately 20,000 jobs in 2016
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. will invest approximately $1 billion into its Canadian retail business in 2016, with the balance invested by Choice Properties REIT. The investment includes construction projects for approximately 50 new stores and 150 renovations to existing stores.
NJDA's Al Murray set to retire
Alfred W. Murray, whose distinguished career with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture spans 33 years, will be retiring from the department this fall. Murray, who will be 55 years old this June 26, will officially announce July 1 his decision to retire from the department on Nov.
Expertise enables Vision to successfully navigate Mexican mango program
Longtime mango veteran Bill Vogel believes Mexico presents a challenge when it comes to navigating mango programs.
Index Fresh adds to sales, food-safety teams
Index Fresh, a leading avocado packer and marketer, based in Riverside, CA, announced staff appointments to its sales and food-safety teams.