Sakata Seed America rescues endangered Florida panther kitten
Sakata Seed employees performing routine field maintenance Jan. 18 found a young male panther kitten abandoned and sleeping in one of the fields of Sakata’s Research Station in Ft. Myers, FL.
Farm Star Favorites: Taylor Farms and the Green Monster smoothie
Mary Blackmon, founder of Farm Star Living, discusses what makes Taylor Farms such a special company — from its focus on sustainability to its work with more than 100 family farmers.
Three companies restricted from operating in the produce industry
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:
Johnston Farms debuts BlueJay brand citrus carton as fruit continues to size up
Citrus fruits on Johnston Farms’ orchards in eastern Kern County, CA, were sizing up nicely by mid-January. Even as early as late December, the company was moving quality citrus to its global customer base.
On Jan. 12, Derek Vaughn, sales representative for the Edison, CA-based company, told The Produce News that the region was getting better moisture.
“That, combined with cooler nights, has really helped the fruit to size up,” said Vaughn. “And we now have a good range of sizes.”
Ontario's greenhouse cucumbers 'Always in Season'
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers has launched its annual winter cucumber program “Always in Season” on Feb. 1. This program signifies the ramp up of production for all varieties of Ontario greenhouse-grown seedless cucumbers and informs Ontario consumers of their availability during the cold winter months.
Winn-Dixie's next generation store the first of 50 remodels in 2016
After five years absence, Winn-Dixie Baymeadows reopened its doors today and revealed an entirely new store concept. With a focus on stunning quality food, serving with personality and great value, this store has been tailored to the Baymeadows community in Jacksonville, FL, and represents the start of an extensive store remodel program for 2016.
Florida ag continues to receive brunt of El Niño’s impact
Average rainfall numbers as much as 800 percent greater than normal continue to stack up in Florida, wreaking havoc on many different annual crops from peppers to strawberries to sweet corn.
Peri & Sons achieves sustainable certification from SCS
Peri & Sons Farms, a grower-shipper of onions, based in Yerington, NV, achieved the Sustainably Grown certification from SCS Global Services. The certification also extends to the company's entire USDA Organic-certified vegetable farming operation.
Wonderful Halos promotes healthy snacking with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Actress, television personality, designer and philanthropist Kristin Cavallari helped kick off the second year of a partnership between Wonderful Halos California mandarins and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to promote healthy living.
United Family celebrates 100th anniversary with $100,000 in school donations
As part of United Supermarkets’ 100th anniversary celebration, The United Family will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout west Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and eastern New Mexico, as part of its Shop to Support Schools program.