Stemilt goes long with new apple packingline
The next generation of apple-packing technology has arrived at Stemilt, and with it one of the longest apple sizers in the world.
Braga Fresh to ship 'Josie's Organics' line from T&A's Yuma facility
Braga Fresh Family Farms announced that beginning in November, its full line of "Josie's Organics" fresh vegetables will be cooled and shipped at Tanimura & Antle's cooling facility in Yuma, AZ.
WGA gearing up for 89th annual meeting, to be held on Vegas Strip
Western Growers Association will hold its 89th annual meeting Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV, where Gary Pasquinelli will be honored with this year's Award of Honor and attendees will be entertained by the one-and-only Jay Leno.
New ownership strengthens General Produce’s stellar reputation
The recent change in ownership at General Produce has been “nothing but positive,” according to Randy Lineberger, executive vice president and general manager at General Produce LLC.
The Castellini Group of Cos. acquired General Produce, which is headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Forest Park, GA, this past June.
The acquisition has allowed Cincinnati-based Castellini to continue its expansion into the southeastern United States.
Ruby Fresh to showcase Jewels Grab-N-Go Aril Cups at PMA Fresh Summit
Pomegranate arils are all dressed-up in new Ruby Fresh Grab-N-Go Aril Cups for the 2014 PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA, Oct. 17-19.
Ruby Fresh is showcasing its new line of Ruby Fresh Jewels Grab-N-Go Pomegranate Aril Cups at this year's PMA Fresh Summit Booth No. 602. The Jewels cups are one of 20 products that have been selected as a finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging.
Market Fresh promotes Shanan Cox to senior director of brand strategy
Nixa, MO-based Market Fresh announced the promotion of Shanan Cox to senior director of brand strategy.
Southern Produce aligned for a great sweet potato crop
“This season’s harvest schedule is expected to run from August 20 through October 25,” said Stewart Precythe, president and chief operating officer for Southern Produce Distributors Inc., headquartered in Faison, NC. “We have experienced an exceptionally good growing season this year compared to that of last year. There were a few setbacks early on with cool nights holding back our sprouts, which also put planting behind. After planting, however, we encountered excellent growing conditions which included ample rain and cooler than normal nights.
Sambrailo to launch Go Greener! packaging for organic produce at PMA Fresh Summit
Sambrailo Packaging will use the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit to introduce its new Go Greener! clamshells, the latest packaging innovation for organic growers.
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Let's Move! Executive Director Sam Kass to join Fresh Summit 'eat brighter!' town hall
Sam Kass, executive director of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, will join a panel of industry members Oct. 17 at the 'eat brighter!' town hall, part of a series of workshop sessions being featured at this year's PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA.
The session will be moderated by Todd Putman, chief commercial officer of Bolthouse Farms, and will also feature Derrick Jenkins, vice president of produce and floral at Wakefern; Robert Verloop, executive vice president of marketing at Naturipe; and Donna Bogia, director of information and customer service at PMA.