Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference to offer packed agenda
The Center for Growing Talent by PMA will host its first 2016 event dedicated to women’s leadership development when the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference convenes April 17-19 in San Diego.
Paradigm Fresh announces grand opening of new warehouse
Within 18 months of its opening, Colorado-based Paradigm Fresh has seen not only expansion of its sales staff at the Fort Collins office but also the opening of a distribution center in Denver and a branch office in Michigan.
USDA files action against Arizona company for alleged PACA violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against Tomato Specialties LLC, doing business as The Avocado Co. International.
The company, operating from Arizona, allegedly made false and misleading statements and failed to account truly and correctly to five sellers in connection with 41 lots of tomatoes that it purchased in interstate and foreign commerce from May 2014 to April 2015.
FDA’s Mike Taylor to leave agency in June
WASHINGTON — The Food & Drug Administration announced that Mike Taylor, a leader in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act, will be leaving the agency on June 1.
Growers vote to continue CAC for five more years
The California Avocado Commission received notification from the California Department of Food & Agriculture that the recently completed 2015-16 referendum of California avocado growers has confirmed continuation of commission operations.
By law, for CAC operations to continue a vote is required every five years and a majority of producers voting must vote in favor of continuation. The voting results showed that 84 percent of voting producers support continuation of CAC for another five years, well above the simple majority requirement.
Fresh Market acquired in $1.36 billion deal
The Fresh Market Inc., a growing specialty grocery retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement whereby an affiliate of Apollo Global Management LLC, a leading global alternative investment manager, will acquire The Fresh Market for approximately $1.36 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016
New avocado label touts service and quality
Healthy Avocado is a new avocado label currently shipping exclusively from Mexico.
Albertsons acquires Haggen's core stores
Haggen has accepted Albertson’s LLC’s bid to acquire 29 core stores. As a result, the previously announced auction scheduled for March 18 has been cancelled. The agreement with Albertsons remains subject to finalizing documentation and requires bankruptcy court approval.
Bozzuto's 2016 trade show and awards gala
Bozzuto's Inc. held its 2016 Independent Retailer Conference March 8-9 at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, featuring its annual Excellence Awards gala as well as a trade show representing all areas of the grocery store, with fresh produce front and center, as usual.
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WGA’s $1 million contribution pushes CPS research campaign past halfway mark
Western Growers Association has committed $1 million to the Center for Produce Safety's Campaign for Produce Safety, officials from both organizations have announced. Western Growers' contribution brings total campaign commitments to more than $10 million — over halfway toward CPS's goal.