PACA division gets new director
Judith Rudman joined the Specialty Crops Program leadership team as the new director of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act division, effective Dec. 14.
With over 20 years of government service, Rudman has a long history of administering the Mexican Tomato Suspension Agreement, which includes PACA enforcement provisions. She has administered cases on other agricultural products, including lemon juice from Argentina and Mexico.
Idea Garden Marketing's online course teaches digital marketing strategies
Idea Garden Marketing hosted its inaugural Digital Marketing University for Produce Professionals this fall.
Giumarra Wenatchee marketing Jingold Italian kiwifruit for winter
Giumarra Wenatchee is offering Jingold brand gold kiwifruit grown in Italy this winter. The fruit is available through February on both East Coast and West Coast for U.S. and Canadian customers.
Safeway discovers credit card skimmers in Calif. and Colorado, no data breach
Safeway discovered credit card skimmers, devices illegally installed on card readers to steal credit card information, in five of its stores. The company was quick to point out that this is not being classified in any way as a data breach.
Kelly Dietz joins Berry Fresh
Industry veteran Kelly Dietz recently joined Berry Fresh in the newly created position of director of business development, East Coast.
Game-changing Veracruz-Philadelphia trade route to begin next month
PHILADELPHIA — Beginning Jan. 26, there will be a direct weekly sea trade route between Mexico’s east coast and Philadelphia.
An official deal that was years in discussion and negotiation was finally announced Dec. 17. The carrier is SeaLand, which sent a client advisory announcing the new service to Ship Philly First members.
KIKU soccer promotion kicks off
U.S. growers of KIKU brand apples announced that they are partnering with retailers across the country to create buzz around super sweet KIKU brand apples. The KIKU for Kicks promotion attracts consumers to try KIKU brand apples with a fresh youth soccer promotion supporting healthy eating and an active life style.
Ocean Mist Farms to educate shoppers about Frost Kissed artichokes
As a result of the recent widespread frost in California, highly flavorful artichokes known as Frost Kissed artichokes are now in stores for a short time.
IPC names winner of Tailgating Recipe Contest
Hungry football fans across the country entered the Idaho Potato Commission’s first-ever Tailgating Recipe Contest for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise on Dec. 22.