It was a very difficult experience and certainly one that Larry Nienkerk of Splendid Products Inc. in Burlingame, CA, wouldn’t wish on his worst enemy.

Yet the recall of mangos in late August was also enlightening and added to the respect that he has for everyone involved in the process, including his many customers.

Kevin Donovan, national sales manager for Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square, PA, told The Produce News that there is a strong and conscious effort by increasingly more consumers to lean toward buying organic product.

Bill Litvin, regional sales and national account manager for Giorgio Fresh Company in Temple, PA, said that the company, a grower-shipper of fresh mushrooms, has produced and sold organic mushrooms for many years.

CF Fresh has weathered the ups and downs of the organic market from its earliest days, and today occupies a leadership role for its dedication, vision and persistence.

Squeeze Garlic, developed and produced by Spice World Inc., headquartered in Orlando, FL, continues to make headlines across the country. The 20-ounce bottle is easy and convenient to carry to picnics and other outings, and is as easy to use as any other squeezable condiment.

MOSCA, CO — The fingerling and specialty operation of Rockey Farms has merged with the organic White Mountain Farm, forming White Rock Specialties and shipping out of Mosca, CO.

The new partnership was announced in August by Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms and Paul New of White Mountain Farm. The two men said they’ve gutted and are outfitting the old Sangre de Cristo High School building in Mosca to house the packing and storage operations.