California shippers could soon be fined for non-compliant trucks
A California Air Resource Board regulation that became effective Jan. 1 could soon be used to fine California shippers or receivers that allow non-compliant trucks to load or unload at their facilities.
That was one of the take-home messages of a “2013 Transportation Preview” webinar conducted Feb. 20 by C.H. Robinson officials and hosted by Western Growers Association.
Del Fresco Produce to be featured on 'American Farmer'
Del Fresco Produce Ltd. will be a part of an educational segment featured on “American Farmer.” The first broadcast will be Feb. 24 on Fox Business at 4:30 p.m.
International sales offer diversification for Kurt Zuhlke & Associates
International sales of packaging products continue to grow for Kurt Zuhlke & Associates Inc., helping the firm diversify its options and remain strong.
Diversification is the same reason Kurt Zuhlke Jr. gave for making a push for sales in the bakery industry. “Produce packaging is still the main part of our business,” he said, “but we are just starting to get into the bakery packaging business.”
Winter storm could further disrupt vegetable supplies
A cold winter storm that plowed through California and moved east through Arizona the week of Feb. 18-22 is expected to have an impact on vegetable supplies in the short term.
The storm came down the coast and through the Central Valley on Tuesday dropping a few inches of snow at the higher altitudes and pelting fields and orchards with freezing rain and occasional hail. The storm moved quickly through each area so lasting damage appeared to be minimal.
PMA not expected to fill COO slot until June
The Produce Marketing Association will not be filling outgoing Chief Operating Officer Lorna Christie's position before June when a strategic planning group is scheduled to come up with a plan on personnel needs for the organization, Bryan Silbermann, president and chief executive officer of PMA, told The Produce News.
Gold Coast and Babé Farms set to move into new Santa Maria facility
The two prominent farming operations in Santa Maria, CA, that joined forces more than a year ago to build a new processing and shipping facility for their respective harvests are now under the same roof at Fresh Venture Foods.
Improving economy should help packaging industry
There is a direct correlation between the ups and downs of the economy and the sales trends associated with the packaging manufacturing industry. At least that is what the figures suggest, according to Andrew Duguay, who is a senior economist with the Institute for Trend Research in Boscawen, NH.
Bayer CropScience continues to grow food partnerships around the world
Bayer CropScience is forging new food chain partnerships around the world and has reaffirmed its commitment to working together with the food value chain for the sustainable production of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Papayas, mangos and vegetables moving strong with good volumes at Ecoripe Tropicals
Ecoripe Tropicals in Medley, FL, has enjoyed tremendous growth and evolvement in recent times.
The company enjoyed a highly successful PMA Fresh Summit last October, where it showcased its new one-pound clamshell of “Lafinita” brand rambutan, in addition to sampling the product to visitors. The product is packed fresh from Global Good Agricultural Practices certified orchards, and is marketed under the “Lafinita” brand.
Albert’s looks forward to networking opportunities at Southern Exposure
Simcha Weinstein, director of marketing for Albert’s Organics, headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, said that the company is exhibiting at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2013 Southern Exposure Retail & Foodservice Conference & Expo that will be held on Feb. 28-March 2 at the Caribe Royale Resort & Conference Center in Orlando, FL.