New York Apple Association geared up for a great 2013
Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association, headquartered in Fishers, NY, told The Produce News that there are a couple of new club apple varieties that are making a buzz currently.
“These are managed varieties, and they’re being planted at a good clip,” said Mr. Allen.
Future of Hunts Point Market at a temporary standstill
After numerous years of negotiations between Hunts Point Cooperative Market members and the City of New York, which owns the market property, things are once again at a standstill. And no one is saying what the next move is likely to be.
Martin’s Family Fruit Farm showcases healthy new snack
TORONTO — Today’s consumers are increasingly looking for snack options that are both healthy and tasty, and Martin’s Family Fruit Farm believes its new product fits the bill perfectly.
CrowleyFresh kicks into high gear
CrowleyFresh, Crowley Maritime Corp. and Customized Brokers’ newest cold-storage facility has been operating for only two short months, yet business at the Miami facility has grown substantially since its opening.
Craig Cahill joins Kool Logistics as CEO
Nashville, TN-based Kool Logistics, a nationwide provider of perishable logistic services, recently announced the hire of CRAIG CAHILL as chief operating officer.
Uesugi Farms installs solar farm at Gilroy facility
A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday, April 26, at the Gilroy, CA, headquarters of Uesugi Farms marked the official launch of a new 791-kilowatt solar-generation installation that will provide electrical power for essentially 100 percent of the facility’s needs over the course of a year, according to Pete Aiello, general manager and a partner in the company.
Short supply of field workers a major concern for fig growers
It is an inescapable irony that in the state of California, with unemployment at 9.2 percent (higher than all but two other states in the nation according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics), agricultural employees should be faced with a labor shortage.
Sun World announces new strategy, key team members
Sun World International LLC, a leading grower, marketer and breeder of premium varieties of fruits and vegetables, announced plans to leverage its people, natural resources and proprietary brands behind what the Bakersfield, CA-based company calls a "world-class" business strategy defined and evaluated by its customers.
The strategy, which includes an expansion of staff expertise and production, will be driven by the organization's core values: executional excellence, innovation, authenticity, collaboration and teamwork, according to a company press release.
Retail support, increased acreage buoys Rocky Ford cantaloupes
The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Association is working on parallel tracks to increase acreage dedicated to the signature fruit while at the same time providing consumers with continued assurances that cantaloupes are safe to consume and enjoy this summer.
Del Monte announces Week 2 winner of 'Find Your Inner Chef' contest
Del Monte Fresh Produce announced its second of four weekly aspiring chef winners of its "Find Your Inner Chef" online contest.
Karen Gulkin from Greeley, CO, will have the opportunity to move on to the Cook Off Challenge event that will be held in Miami.