Vignolo Farms and Top Brass receive Non-GMO Project Verification
Vignolo Farms/Top Brass announced that their California-grown grapes and potatoes are now Non-GMO Project Verified, underscoring the 75-year-old family farm’s dedication to today’s consumer.
Organic Trade Association on point with research and reaching out across the nation
As the demand for organic produce aggressively jumps boundaries, and with no signs of slowing down, the Organic Trade Association is working hard to keep spreading the message and reporting about organic conditions across the nation.
On April 15, the OTA issued a press release stating that U.S. consumers devoured a record amount of organics in 2014. Households of all sizes and income levels, and individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and political leanings are buying organic today.
Computer hardware snafu locks out crucial harvest workers
A computer failure at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs is resulting in the loss of up to $1 million each day for California’s agriculture industry, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Lew Janowsky, well-known produce industry attorney, was 64
Longtime produce industry attorney Lewis P. Janowsky died June 13 of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 64 years old.
Mr. Janowsky was one of the founding partners of Rynn & Janowsky, a Newport Beach, CA, law firm that specializes in PACA law and other business issues in the produce industry.
Mary Blackmon talks South African citrus as season's first ship arrives
With the season's first shipment of South African citrus arriving on the docks of Gloucester City, NJ, June 15 and unloading this week, The Produce News caught up with shippers and growers in the deal to talk about its history and the first fruit of the summer.
Courchesne Larose to acquire 50 percent of Dandrea Produce
Courchesne Larose, a leading produce distributor based in Montreal, has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 50 percent interest in Dandrea Produce, a longtime grower and importer, based in Vineland, NJ.
Giumarra's New Zealand citrus and pipfruit earlier than normal
Giumarra Wenatchee is marketing its line of New Zealand apples, pears and Meyer lemons throughout summer.
Atlantic’s Art Galletta sees good quality of Jersey blueberries
HAMMONTON, NJ — Although this past winter caused a little damage in some parts of New Jersey’s blueberry acreage, the state should still see strong volume with good quality, according to Art Galletta, president of Atlantic Blueberry Co.
“There was some weather damage in parts of the northern growing areas” of the state, Galletta told The Produce News Wednesday, May 27, at his office here. “Southern growing areas look fine.”
Ocean Mist Farms hires Justin Grossman
Castroville, CA-based Ocean Mist Farms announced the hire of Justin Grossman as the organic sales manager for its new organic line, Ocean Mist Organic, on June 8.
JAZZ apples, Raley’s and Tour de Fresh bring produce to school
Students New Joseph Bonneheim Elementary School in at Sacramento, CA, enjoyed more fruits and vegetables as the school year wrapped up, thanks to a local retailer, a crunchy apple and a lot of pedal power.