Coachella Valley table grape acreage remains stable, but mix changes
Against the backdrop of pressure from home development, high labor costs and a problematic sustained labor pool, Coachella Valley's table grape acreage maxed out some years back.
And there's no reason to suspect the situation will reverse itself.
Robert Bianco of Coachella, CA-based Anthony Vineyards said that table grape acreage in the Coachella Valley won't climb because people "can't buy land for agriculture" since it's too expensive.
OTA fills All Things Organic convention with fresh ideas
Attendees at this year's All Things Organic convention and trade show will have an opportunity to gain insights into the dynamically growing organic field and find out how to stay on top of their game.
These special events and seminars, arranged by the Organic Trade Association, focus on a multitude of important topics for OTA members and non-members alike.
Washington Legislature passes bill making Walla Walla sweet onion the state vegetable
A grassroots measure begun three years ago as a junior high civics class project has been endorsed by both houses of the Washington state Legislature and only awaited the signature of Gov. Christine Gregoire to make it official as of April 6.
The Walla Walla sweet onion will be, barring an unexpected veto by Gov. Gregoire, the Washington state vegetable. Legislation passed the state House on Feb. 13 and the Senate on April 5.
According to Kathy Fry, director of marketing for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee, the designation is appropriate.
Novazone introduces product to revolutionize global produce shipping
Novazone, a leading provider of clean technology solutions for food and water including advanced ozone-based applications, has launched PurFresh, a solution for reducing decay, controlling over-ripening and enhancing food safety for fresh produce during transit.
EuroAgro show features Valencia produce
VALENCIA, SPAIN -- The fresh fruits and vegetables produced in the province of Valencia were presented to the world by the Instituto Valenciano de la Exportaci?n in a produce and food fair held here April 18-21.
IVEX is a society created by the Conselleria of Company, University & Science and the chambers of commerce of Valencian industry to develop the region's exports. The organization has four trade offices in the United States plus offices in Bogota, Colombia; Havana, Cuba; as well as throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Sev-Rend focuses on high-performance products
With a plethora of packaging options and distributors in the produce industry, Sev-Rend Corp., a St. Louis-based manufacturer of tags, labels and flexible packaging applications, is counting on its reputation for providing quality, high-performance products to help it stand out in the crowd.
State officials join groups developing produce safety standards
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- With the Food & Drug Administration just beginning to consider a more stringent federal produce safety program, a new group of state food officials is drafting a model regulation that could be adopted by all 50 states.
Retailers, restaurants and produce industry groups have been drafting food- safety protocols in response to recent outbreaks, and now there is one more group in the mix.
Five enter Valley of the World Hall of Fame
The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA, has announced that its Valley of the World Hall of Fame honored George Boutonnet, Joe Nucci, and Art, Dick and Gene Sbrana posthumously.
The new inductees will receive permanent recognition in a visual display to be installed in the fall in the museum. The National Steinbeck Center established the Valley of the World Hall of Fame in 2005 to recognize key pioneers of the Salinas Valley Agricultural Industry. The Hall of Fame will grow each year as new members are recognized.
Officials urge railway to sign on the dotted line
The status of intermodal rail transportation from the port of Quincy in the state of Washington is unclear at this time, but governmental officials are hard at work to bring the project to fruition.
On March 28, Washington state Rep. Judy Warnick (Dist. 13) and 13 of her legislative colleagues sent a letter to Patrick Kinne of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway's Intermodal Division urging that efforts be stepped up to formalize the service.
Peruvian asparagus group's focus is growth
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association has developed and is now distributing its 2007-08 Category Management Plan Outline for Fresh Peruvian Asparagus. The outline identifies market growth, trends and industry facts as well as information that will aid retailers in the marketing and promotion of Peruvian asparagus, ultimately, assisting in their efforts to increase sales.
The category plan outline provides consumers with information pertaining to the nutritional value of fresh Peruvian asparagus.