Mastronardi Produce rebranding organic line of ‘Sunset’ products
Nancy Pickersgill, events and communication manager for Mastronardi Produce Ltd., headquartered in Leamington, ON, said that the company began growing organically in 2006 with the “Sunset” organic “Campari” brand cocktail tomatoes.
EPC forms Women's Leadership Committee
The Eastern Produce Council announced that it has formed a new Women's Leadership Committee, which will be chaired by industry veteran Theresa Lowden, executive vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Produce Division of JOH.
The EPC Women's Leadership Committee will be scheduling its first meeting over the summer and the entire committee will be announced prior to the Sept. 10 EPC meeting.
United Supermarkets to debut new look at remodeled store
Guests of United Supermarkets' Snyder, TX, location will soon see a fresh new look along with added services resulting from a store remodeling effort now under way.
The project is set for completion in late July, according to Chris James, regional vice president of United Supermarkets, LLC.
Alliance outlines success against 'Dirty Dozen' list at FPFC Luncheon
CERRITOS, CA — Representatives for the Alliance for Food & Farming detailed the success they have had combating negative stories about fruits and vegetables at the June 19 luncheon meeting of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council in Southern California, here.
Marilyn Dolan, executive director of the Alliance, discussed the strategy the organization has used against the "Dirty Dozen" report issued by the Environmental Working Group each year.
Alliance outlines success against 'Dirty Dozen' list at FPFC luncheon
CERRITOS, CA — Representatives for the Alliance for Food & Farming detailed the success they have had combating negative stories about fruits and vegetables at the June 19 luncheon meeting of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council in Southern California, here. Marilyn Dolan, executive director of the Alliance, discussed the strategy the organization has used against the "Dirty Dozen" report issued by the Environmental Working Group each year.
Conditions favorable for Northwest crop of blues
Blueberry production continues to be a growth industry in the Pacific Northwest. “Freshly harvested Oregon blueberries, one of the joys of summer, are on the way, and this year’s crop is looking bigger and better than ever,” said the Oregon Blueberry Commission on its website. “In fact, Oregon growers are expected to harvest more than 70 million pounds of blueberries this year, another production record.”
Summer temps warm, optimism about fruit crops heats up
Michigan fruit growers have weathered the storm following serious crop losses in 2012 and are expressing optimism about a return to normal production in 2013.
“This year’s tree fruit crop will be abundant,” wrote Terry McLean, who is based at the Michigan State University Extension Service. There should be plenty of apples, pears, peaches, sweet and tart cherries, and plums to go around, unlike last year, despite several freezing events that were recorded this April and May.”
Maximilian Merrill joins Western Growers
Irvine, CA-based Western Growers welcomed MAXIMILIAN MERRILL to its staff on May 13.
Ray & Mascari celebrating firm’s 75th anniversary in 2013
This year, Ray & Mascari Inc. will celebrate its 75th year of operation. “We are so excited about that,” Vice President Joseph (Rocky) Ray told The Produce News. “The Ray family has certainly been blessed over the years. Our father and grandfather, Mike Ray Sr., truly deserves all the credit for our success.”
Double D rebranding to reflect organic focus
Double D Farms will now be known as Devine Organics. Double D was formed over 20 years ago. Over the years its growing efforts have become more concentrated on organic produce. With about 75 percent of the business now focused on organics, the new identity reflects this shift.
Owners Don and Elvia Devine know that the organic consumer is an informed consumer, therefore packing, labeling and branding will reflect an organic look and feel, connecting their produce to the organic farming practices being used.