South Carolina Peach Council hears good crop report
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers told about 100 members and guests of the South Carolina Peach Council gathered here April 18 that “this year’s South Carolina peach crop looks great in mid-April” and the group then proceeded to raise $130,600 in a live auction for the council’s work in research and promotion in the year ahead.
CPAC aims for salad bars in 100 Colorado/regional schools
Monte Vista, CO — In a resounding “Game On!” answer to the United States Potato Board “Salad Bar Challenge” initiative laid out on April 15, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is funding 10 salad bars in state and regional schools and is aiming, with the help of its membership, to bump that number up to 100.
Curry & Co. looking at an early start for its Oregon blueberry deal
The 2015 Oregon blueberry season will start seven to 10 days earlier than usual due to a mild winter and warmer-than-typical spring.
San Luis Valley preps for 2015-16 potato season
Monte Vista, CO — With an ongoing drought a major factor in the San Luis Valley's potato industry, planting this coming season could be down between 8 and 10 percent from last year's 55,000 acres.
Grupo Molina excelling at all phases of grape production and marketing
PESQUEIRA, SONORA — An idyllic breeze cooled the shaded veranda of the bright-white hacienda of Agropecuaria Las Mercedes, a 1,200-acre vineyard.
Delta completes upgrade to cherry packingline
Delta Packing, based in Lodi, CA, announced the completion of its new cherry packingline just in time for the 2015 season.
The redesign and installation started just after the 2014 season ended and includes the latest in sorting and packing machinery. Delta utilized the expertise of Van Doren Sales Inc., headquartered in Wenatchee WA, which has a reputation for designing and manufacturing the highest quality machinery in cherry packinglines to construct and install the new line.
San Joaquin Valley growers await international trade opportunities
World Trade Month, celebrated throughout the month of May, brings not only an opportunity to reflect on the United States’ economic well-being as a whole and the impact the international marketplace brings, but it is also a time to celebrate the diversified food products found in our nation – specifically, the distinct goods and products that highlight California as a leader in food production.
Ringer’s Schneider gives back to community
Denver — Three times each week Gene Schneider trades his phone headset for a sweatband and transforms from produce sales agent to college handball instructor — something the Ringer & Son brokerage veteran has done quietly but regularly for nearly a decade.
“I’ve been doing this for nine years,” Schneider said. “I teach at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, and I have 21 students in three classes. I teach two classes on Tuesday and one on Thursday, and I also play five or six times a week at the Jefferson County YMCA.”
Christopher Ranch ranks at the top of the garlic and specialty produce list
Gilroy, CA-based Christopher Ranch stands by its motto that “All garlic is not created equal,” and is known for the high-quality and flavorful item. But its extensive line also includes numerous other high-quality specialty products, such as elephant garlic, shallots, Cipolline onions, pearl onions, boiler onions, sun dried tomatoes, ginger and more. The company’s value-added processed line is also extensive, and ranges from chopped garlic in oil to fresh-peeled and fresh roasted garlic, chopped, crushed and minced garlic.