Dan Symms of Symms Fruit dies at 52
Daniel Thomas Symms, director of sales and vice president of Symms Fruit Ranch Inc. in Caldwell, ID, died Oct. 7 following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 52.
Ventura County Sustainability Exchange hosts one‐stop-shop sustainability event
In conjunction with this year's PMA Fresh Summit, the growers and distributors of Ventura County are inviting fresh produce industry members into their backyards for the Ventura County Sustainability Exchange. This unique collaborative event brings together top growers from throughout the region to put Ventura County on the map and show the industry why it is a one‐stop‐shop for sustainably grown produce.
Wonderful Halos and Mulholland Citrus collaborate to expand Mandarin market
Paramount Citrus and Mulholland Citrus have entered into a partnership in which Paramount will be the exclusive sales agent for Mulholland's Mandarins and Mulholland Citrus will grow and pack its Mandarins under the "Wonderful Halos" brand. The goal of the partnership is to expand the consumption and category of Mandarins across North America by consolidating volume in the "Wonderful Halos" Mandarin brand.
RedLine CEO pens Produce Traceability for Dummies
RedLine Solutions, a leader in produce traceability and inventory solutions, announced the release of Produce Traceability For Dummies, the essential guide to understanding produce tra
FreshPack and Produce Pro transform frustration into shocking growth in sales
When Chris Wisekal, chief executive officer of FreshPack Produce, joined the company, he planned to grow it by 20 percent per year. That goal proved too modest. "Last year, we had unprecedented sales growth," he said. "Huge numbers."
Sutherland Produce expands management team, introduces new brand and website
Sutherland Produce Sales Inc. announced the addition of an industry veteran as vice president of the company, the appointment of a chief financial officer, and the launch of a new brand and website to support the continued growth of the 27-year-old business.
New website provides farm food-safety news and resources
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has completely revised its website to provide easier access to a wealth of news, information and resources concerning leafy greens food safety and this important program created in 2007.
The opening page of the new website takes users quickly to the most important news item of the moment, highlights the organization’s current Twitter post and is followed immediately by two of the most-visited sections of the website: the LGMA’s mandatory food-safety practices and the list of certified LGMA members.
Colombia Pavilion to feature 24 exporters during PMA Fresh Summit
The Colombian Pavilion at the 2014 Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit Exposition will offer buyers the chance to link up with 24 Colombian exporters.
USApple encouraging consumers to branch out in apple purchases
New AppletizeMe.com personality quiz and variety videos help consumers find ideal apple varieties and perfect food pairings
Are you a trendsetter? Cool, your apple is Honeycrisp. Fitness Fanatic? You should get even healthier with Fuji apples. Or are you a Type A Planner? According to a new campaign from U.S. Apple Association, the Golden Delicious apple must be at the top of your list.
Retail View: Los Angeles market registers strong produce sales growth
The Los Angeles marketplace had very strong volume and dollar growth in fresh produce at retail over the last year, according to the latest Fresh Produce & Floral Council Market Report.