Keystone announces death of president
Keystone Fruit Marketing Inc., a grower-shipper of sweet onions, asparagus and a variety of fruits, based in Greencastle, PA, announced Feb. 19 the unexpected death of Kurt J. Schweitzer, chairman and president of the company.
Produce veteran to retire from Freshway Foods
Freshway Foods announced that Larry Schultz, a 45-year veteran of the fresh produce industry, is retiring. Schultz started his career with the Crosset Co. in June, 1970, two days after his high school graduation, and will wrap up his career with Freshway Foods in early 2016.
Sanctions imposed on PACA violators in California, Florida, and Utah
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:
SpartanNash holds Spring-Summer Expo
The SpartanNash Taste of Summer Spring-Summer Expo took place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis on Feb. 17-18. The company has held the expo for the past three years, starting shortly after Nash Finch and Spartan Foods combined to form SpartanNash.
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Mexican asparagus fleshes out year-round volume for Robinson Fresh
Mexico is a key source for Robinson Fresh's year-round asparagus program. “To provide retailers with consistent volume and quality, Robinson Fresh manages asparagus product from four growing areas in Mexico,” said Category Manager Joe Dugo. “Currently, we are in the Mexicali region, which runs from mid-January through mid-April.”
Sbrocco's eat brighter! QMP table grapes arriving now
Sbrocco International Inc.'s eat brighter! USDA Quality Monitored table grapes will begin arriving to the U.S. and shipping to retailers throughout the East Coast this week.
Onion vet Jon Meyer joins Paradigm Fresh sales force
In addition to opening a new distribution center in Denver, Fort Collins, CO-based Paradigm Fresh has also expanded its staff, adding onion salesman Jon Meyer to the force.
Commitment to excellence distinguishes Botsford & Goodfellow
For over half a century, Botsford & Goodfellow Inc., headquartered in Clackamas, OR, has built an outstanding reputation by selling and distributing premium fresh fruits and vegetables from the world’s finest farms.
Drone technology prepares for liftoff at Highland
Yesterday’s science fiction is today’s science fact.
This spring, the Highland Cos., based in Mulberry, FL, will begin research and development on drones expected to revolutionize the agricultural production industry.
“We are an all-ag corporation. We’re taking Green Acres and mixing it with CSI,” said Chief Executive Officer Steve Maxwell.
Supply gap looms for Western vegetable crops
Short supplies and high prices of Western vegetables through the holidays and well into January were replaced by a supply-exceeds-demand situation for many crops into February. However, a potential gap is looming on the horizon as it appears that the winter deal may come to a conclusion in mid- to late March, prior to the transition for many shippers to the Salinas or Santa Maria valleys.