Freshway Foods introduces locally grown-Great Lakes region program
Freshway Foods has introduced new products featuring locally grown produce from the Great Lakes region. Fruits and vegetables available through the program are grown on family-owned farms in Ohio, Michigan and New York.
The rich soil found in the Great Lakes region grows high quality produce, and the produce spends less time in transit, according to the company.
Waudware on top of new case labeling requirements
Keeping up with the quickly changing landscapes of both software development and the produce industry is not easy, but F. Charles Waud, company president of Waudware, enjoys the challenge.
The Brampton-based software development company has two flagship products — Produce Inventory Control System and Produce Inventory Control System for the Web. Specifically designed for the produce industry, the software is particularly adept at handling traceability issues, including case labeling.
South Africa geared up for another strong summer citrus season
The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum, based in Citrusdal, South Africa, has an extensive summer citrus program that includes clementines, Navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges, Midknight oranges and Star Ruby grapefruit.
PRO*ACT promotes Anthony Molinaro
PRO*ACT, a leading distributor of fresh produce based in Monterey, CA, has promoted ANTHONY MOLINARO to vice president of client services.
Second half bumper crop of Vidalia onions will extend season through Labor Day with promotable volume
Consumers and retailers will get a bonus from Vidalia, GA, this year.
Torrential rains in the early part of the Vidalia onion season led to a widespread outbreak of seed stem that reduced volume and led to a poor first half. But from May 1 on, blue skies, hot temperatures and steady winds were the order of the day, resulting in a in a bumper crop of excellent quality onions that will keep promotable volumes available through Labor Day.
Datepac names senior-level executives to lead growth
Datepac, a leading date packer based in Yuma, AZ, announced the addition of two key executives to its management team.
John Haydock was named vice president of global sales, with responsibility of leading global sales efforts during a time of significant growth for the company.
NYAA taps local soccer star Abby Wambach to reach soccer moms, kids
Proof that the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree: U.S. soccer star and Rochester, NY, native Abby Wambach has signed on with the New York Apple Association as celebrity ambassador for New York state apples.
20/20 Produce, Billy The Kid Produce create strategic alliance
20/20 Produce Sales Inc. and New Mexico-based Billy The Kid Produce announced a strategic partnership designed to move top-quality onions into the national marketplace. “Their farming practices are impeccable, and year after year they continue to turn out the best onions from the New Mexico growing region,” said Tom Wason, 20/20 Produce’s managing partner.
Bushes bursting with blueberries at Curry & Co.
Signs are pointing to an increased Northwest blueberry volume in 2013 for Curry & Co., headquartered in Brooks, OR.
“We have geared up our shed for an increase over last year’s tonnage by about 15 percent,” said Director of Sales Bruce Turner. “We expect the fresh crop to be up this year, especially because of the newer plantings that are now maturing into full harvest.”
The company’s acreage has slightly increased this season with new plantings, mostly in later varieties that are harvested in late July and throughout August.
Graham Tucker joins BrightFarms
New York-based BrightFarms, which designs, finances and operates hydrophonic greenhouses at or near supermarkets, announced the hire of GRAHAM TUCKER.
In his new position at BrightFarms, he will train and oversee BrightFarms’ developing network of growers for future greenhouses, including those planned for St. Paul, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Brooklyn, NY, Kansas City, MO, Chicago and Washington, DC.