Natural Delights introduces pitted Medjool dates
Bard Valley Natural Delights offers a convenient new way to enjoy the lusciousness and all-around snackability of Medjools with the introduction of its Natural Delights Pitted Medjool Dates, a pitted Medjool date product. Launching this fall, the 12-ounce package will sell for the suggested retail price of $6.99.
ODENBERG to showcase Halo optical sorter at PMA Fresh Summit
ODENBERG, which designs and supplies highly advanced optical sorters and graders, peeling systems and chilling and freezing solutions, will demonstrate its Halo 500 optical sorter in booth 4310 at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA, Oct. 26-28.
Commissions dig Northwest potatoes
Potato production is ramping up in Washington. "The first fresh potatoes are being harvested, Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, told The Produce News July 26. "They look really beautiful. Russets started today."
According to Bill Brewer, executive director of the Oregon Potato Commission, the state's producers have 41,000 acres in production this season. "Fresh table stock is approximately 15 percent of the total," he told The Produce News July 30.
AYCO seeks out industry talent, hires expert to support growth with additional personnel
The rapid growth of AYCO Farms and its development as a global player in produce procurement has led to a push for new talent by the company. To support the evolution of the company, AYCO has partnered with Talenta Global of Austin, TX, to identify and attract top talent and manage its human resources.
Katrina Tonkogolosuk joins Marketing Plus
Fresno, CA-based Marketing Plus welcomed KATRINA TONKOGOLOSUK to the company on June 23.
Ms. Tonkogolosuk has assumed the role of account executive for the organization. Her responsibilities include focusing on new business development, especially clients located in and around California’s Central Valley.
Experienced pros make 721 Logistics and its J&K Fresh East division an instant hit
PHILADELPHIA — Nothing cuts through red tape like experience, as 721 Logistics LLC and its J&K Fresh East division know. Though the company just launched in January, the management team of Larry Antonucci, John Antonucci and John Ercolani were born into the industry and their names are well known up and down the Delaware River.
Curry onions will be characterized by strong season, volume
Strong season, strong volumes. These words are setting the stage for Curry & Co., a year-round onion marketer headquartered in Brooks, OR. “We are expecting a strong season with plenty of volume for our red, yellow and white onions,” said Matt Curry, company president. “In fact, our volume could be up by as much as 25 percent for each variety. This large harvest allows us to really focus on our 52-week onion program, and we’ll have Northwest reds, yellows and whites available from August clear into May.”
Robert E. Hawk set to lead MBG Marketing
MBG Marketing has selected Robert E. Hawk as the company's new chief executive officer and president effective Aug. 1.
Listeria prompts expanded recall for Gills Onions
Gills Onions, located in Oxnard, CA, expanded a recall July 25 of all products processed at one of its facilities after investigators found Listeria at its plant, the company announced.
The company has been struggling with Listeria reports since May, when it issued a voluntary recall of 2,360 pounds of diced red onions after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found Listeria on products during routine sampling.
Brooks Tropicals earns food-safety certifications for starfruit
Brooks Tropicals LLC, based in Homestead, FL, achieved food-safety certified audits across the board for its starfruit category.