Articles | 2008

• EPC to offer produce expo in the fall
• Industry veteran to boost Oppenheimer export program
• FPFC to announce 2010 board of directors at annual dinner dance
• Frontera plans for record volume of Mexican pineapples
• Importer expects U.S. prices to top $50 for Argentine garlic
• Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. extends relationship with CHEP
• CPMA to organize first Canadian pavilion at Fruit Logistica
• All new sustainability conference to follow United Fresh 2010
• Increased Chilean citrus imports add to category value year round
• Vena creates 'Radicchio Festival'
• iGPS signs agreement with Dole Fresh Fruit
• Four marketing experts to share new ideas at PMA Leadership Symposium
• Vidalia onions highest produce revenue generator in Georgia
• FDA to publish produce safety proposal in October 2010
• Strock hosts grand opening of new banana and tropical produce facility
• Duda introducing new Meyer lemon packaging
• United Fresh issues statement on immigration reform
• Domex pledges $15,000 to PMA FIT
• United supports new legislation encouraging salad bars in every school
• Vidalia secures $30,000 in block grant funding
• School foodservice outlets earn top apple honors
• Washington Jazz apples focus of major Oppenheimer campaign
• European Flavors project promotes kiwifruit in the United States
• California avocado industry elects new board leadership
• New Plant City facility makes SunnyRidge a major Florida strawberry player
• Last call for entries in National Apple Month display contest
• John Derdivanis dies at 87
• California citrus crop escapes serious freeze damage
• Al Gotelli of O-G Packing dies at 80
• Cimino Brokerage files for bankruptcy protection
• Gills Onions to be featured on the Science Channel
• Florida citrus producers vote to approve research order
• Moffit named chairman of ag export council
• Dwight Ferguson named CEO of Naturipe
• Prime Produce International closes doors, files chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Dole names America's top salad cities
• IEOOC partners with Outback Steakhouse on Facebook appetizer give-away promotion
• Michele Peterson joins Aspen Produce
• PMA foundation awards Tip Murphy scholarship to Nichole Towell
• U.S. supermarkets successfully promoting Chilean avocados
• United to shine a spotlight on retail champions
• USDA SNAP sales at greenmarkets showing strong increases
• Demand-exceeds-supply still fueling hot lettuce market
• Volume of Chile's Christmas blueberries below forecast
• Florida citrus industry celebrates good news in troubled times
• Blue Book Services announces a collaboration with Lotpath
• Heeren Bros. chief dies at the age of 80
• Foodservice Forum: New York's Finger Lakes
• Newman the newest man on sales at FirstFruits
• PEI potato production estimate shows evidence of difficult harvesting season
• CTFA president to join Fruit Patch
• National Mango Board elects new officers for 2010
• New hires at Mission Produce
• California culinary students to compete in Christopher Ranch garlic recipe challenge
• Manfredi Cold Storage to offer new warehousing by February
• Holiday retail promotion offers $1-off coupon on Idaho potatoes
• Mission Produce moving its growers toward GAP certification
• Leo Holt receives 2009 Friend of Chile Award
• Florida citrus growers asked to increase tax for disease research
• IN THE TRENCHES: Finish the year on a positive sales note
• Eurofresh founder returns as CEO
• Dennis Jackson joins team at FirstFruits
• Montreal's produce market to relocate
• Giumarra Agricom grower named Farmer of the Year
• Idaho potatoes the main ingredient in holiday fixings multi-partner promotion
• 'Disney Garden' promotion partners with Toys for Tots
• Salmonella recalls touch cantaloupes and watermelons
• QPGA holds 64th annual banquet
• Apple industry applauds fed plans for $18.6 million apple purchase
• FarmsReach looking to bring growers and buyers together
• Two issues confront South African grapefruit imports
• Village Farms is proving to be a good neighbor in Texas
• Letter to the Editor
• Import trend continues for south Texas
• South African summer citrus growers end successful season
• Nogales produce industry gathers for 41st annual convention
• Romaine tops hot vegetable market
• Large apple crop supported by strong demand here and abroad
• Senate committee approves food-safety bill
• States roll out $49 million in specialty crop block grants
• Tomato shortages causing sky-high prices and volatile markets
• Maui Land & Pineapple to cease agricultural production
• Litehouse adds fresh-squeezed apple cider to value-added lineup
• Chilean avocados score big with Chivas AYSO Night
• M&C Produce Co. closes doors
• Cold and rain are disrupting the 2009-10 Chilean fruit deal
• SPC celebrates 10th anniversary
• Keystone's Hood dies at age 54
• United Potato Growers of Idaho chief resigns
• Trade turns out in force for QPMA's 24th annual Oyster Party
• Legal foundation head keynotes CCM's annual meeting
• PMA to conduct national search to fill PTI position
• Chile's highest honor awarded to Jack Pandol Sr.
• Barkley elected WGA chairman amid California water victory
• Dominican produce trade to be boosted by New York office
• Sweet Clover LLC's Red Wing sweet onions certified to be pathogen-free
• Light volumes usher in winter desert vegetables deal
• Yankees-clad Philadelphia produce men pay off World Series bet with New York
• Farmers eye 'historic' California water bond legislation with hope and skepticism
• Study says some states ignore fresh produce in early outbreak probes
• Aiton leaves Sun World to join Prime Time
• Imagination Farms expands list of apple suppliers
• Ground breaking for expansion at Liberty Fruit
• Northwest tree fruit crops marked by high quality, chart-topping volumes
• Federal food regulators to hold traceability meeting Dec. 9-10
• Julian Lipschitz retires after career of more than 40 years in produce
• SPC celebrates 10th anniversary in grand fashion
• Adam Wooten dedicated to family and to family business
• Seald Sweet receives first loads of 'Disney Garden' Spanish clementines in the U.S.
• As peak season approaches, sweet potato supplies in jeopardy
• Delayed by heavy rains at 'exactly wrong time,' Florida fall crop looks promising
• 'Redland Raised' promotion kicked off at Publix
• Nogales fall season in full swing with produce from Sonora
• Six L's expands volume with addition of Meyer Tomato deal
• Blue Book announces collaboration with Lotpath
• Justice Department showing interest in produce industry
• Study says some states ignore fresh produce in early outbreak probes
• Hearing set for Dec. 2 for California Cut Flower Commission
• Giumarra Nogales begins shipping winter melons and vegetables
• PBH ends involvement in national promotion board concept
• Walk for Hope unites Southern California produce industry
• Relaxed shipping regulations on Florida citrus bring mixed reactions
• IN THE TRENCHES: Hang on to your loyal customers before it's too late
• SPC ready to celebrate a milestone
• Dennis Latina dies suddenly at home
• J&C Tropicals joins Publix in launch of Florida's 'Redland Raised brand
• New programs highlight TexaSweet marketing efforts
• Moderate-sized California Navel crop forecast to be 10-16 percent above last year
• USA Bouquet expands to West Coast
• Keith Mathews hired as CEO at FirstFruits of Washington
• Citrus psyllid looms as a major threat to California industry
• Hunts Point produce firms honored at 22nd annual tent party
• Sergio Chamberlain, formerly with Meyer, starts new company
• Mushroom demand up for the year along with sales and production
• Foodservice industry remains positive while awaiting economic improvement
• Winner named at Ocean Spray's tailgate recipe contest
• Boston receivers are upbeat amid economic concerns
• Mexico expects to ship a record 705 million pounds of avocados to U.S. market
• New York and Philadelphia markets square off to help the hungry
• West Pak looking to grow with new business development director
• San Joaquin Valley growers face further cuts in water supply
• C.H. Robinson executive says company open to more acquisitions
• NCAE: H-2A proposal would hurt ag employers
• Babe Farms introduces Baby Lettuce Bouquet
• Stenzel urges Senate to help small producers comply with food-safety legislation
• Dole goes public once again
• New market takes center stage at 50th anniversary celebration
• Strawberry volume rebounding following freak storm
• Putnam applauds USDA citrus rule; Florida fresh citrus can ship to all states
• Joint avocado promotion includes $2.1 million media buy
• Mutual Produce founder dies at 100
• Texas citrus shipments underway
• Hass Avocado Board scores a big hit with game-day entertaining campaign
• Atlanta State Farmers Market celebrates 50 years as commerce hub
• City boy finds produce happiness in rural Texas
• High-quality sweet potato crop lies in wait
• Pest grabs attention in Northwest
• Driskill to leave FPAA, return to Meyer LLC
• Industry seeks accord on single GAP audit standard
• Big Apple Bog kicks off Ocean Spray's 80th anniversary celebration
• Display contest can help retailers boost apple sales
• CPMA to unveil new initiatives
• Heavy rains from leftover typhoon hit California's Central Coast
• Industry leaders join forces in GAP audit harmonization effort
• Fresh Summit exhibitors donate 243,000 pounds of produce
• Greater efficiency highlights growth of mango production in Ecuador
• Uesugi Farms Inc. adds eggplant and winter Napa programs
• Study finds retail food prices dropped but bagged salad prices increased from last year
• Oppenheimer and Ocean Spray launch imported blueberry program
• All companies required to be on board the PTI train
• Mood upbeat at garlic industry breakfast
• At PMA, attendees learn sustainability makes dollars -- and sense
• Railex expands service and adds three executives
• National promotion concept debated at PMA
• Dole Fresh Veg strengthens relationship with Chep
• Markon's Tim York honored with LGMAs Golden Checkmark Award
• Del Monte looks to revolutionize banana industry with new technology
• Fresh Summit draws record attendance
• USDA's Leanne Skelton moves to FDA to help draft produce safety regs
• Political headliners address PMA crowds
• INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: How do we get young adults to eat more fruits and vegetables?
• Jack V. Pandol Sr. recognized for career contribution to international produce trade
• Divine Flavor now marketing its own vegetables
• Frontera Produce adopting consumer-focused approach
• Pallet industry argues over regulations
• CDC report paints bleak picture of fruit and vegetable consumption
• Mega buyers urge produce suppliers to follow PTI milestones
• Produce defies inflation trend
• Cameron leaves Trinity, forms marketing partnership with Warmerdam Packing
• Fresh Summit is time to get motivated
• Peter Leifermann joins J&C Tropicals
• Executives appointed at Duda and subsidiary Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc.
• Food Network star and celebrity chef to be featured at PMA show
• VOC announces winners of contests
• PFK reaches $2 million milestone raised for children's charities
• Receptions and meetings at PMA provide opportunity to network
• David Webster sells interest in AgraCo to founding partner
• Leafy Greens Council leaders to report on USDA hearings Oct. 4 in Anaheim
• United applauds national rollout of fruits and vegetables in WIC program
• Peruvian resources favorable for produce production and export
• Fresh-cut apple pilot a success, says USDA
• Leaders, heroes and politicos set to address FFVA convention
• Knobeloch Jenkins & Bancroft Partners announce strategic partnership
• Gourmet Trading Co. and Gourmet Farms Peru announce the availability of purple asparagus from Peru
• Domex rolling out new boxes and totes at PMA show
• River Ranch enhances management team
• Bravante Produce joins Sunkist
• Del Monte Fresh introduces fresh fruit and vegetable vending line
• Ralph Laderoot III enjoying second stint with produce
• Colorado potato exports continue to grow
• New facility gives Murphy Tomatoes an edge on food safety
• Veg-Tech launches new portable cooling system
• PMA brings real-world produce food safety experience to regulators via field tours
• Ocean Mist to unveil new packaging at PMA Fresh Summit
• CAC to share data analysis at PMA Fresh Summit
• SYPPs wanted at PMA's Fresh Summit
• Florida tomato grower-shippers focus on the future
• Stemilt unveils pair of promotions for the fall and winter
• Market 52 puts down roots in Chile
• Born into citrus, Bernard A. Egan pioneered an international industry
• Chris Wada, third generation at Wada Farms, enjoys traveling in the United States and abroad
• Ippolito voluntarily recalls bunched spinach due to potential Salmonella contamination
• Finding welcome in the new Washington
• PMA names Nancy Ferguson public relations manager
• NWPB breaks new ground with retail promotion in Japan
• CAIA launches retail promotion
• Setton Pistachios of Terra Bella Inc. unveils new food-safety program
• School children getting healthy dose of fresh-cut fruit
• Booth Ranches purchases Sunny Cove Citrus packing facility
• WPPC focuses on nutrition and food safety issues during three-day meeting
• WPPC focuses on nutrition and food safety issues during three-day meeting
• Florida tomato grower-shippers focus on the future
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide acquires Rosemont Farms and Quality Logistics
• Firms team up to release anti-greening poly potato bags
• New promotions director in place for Northwest Cherries
• Time is critical to ensuring all farmers can meet produce-safety goals
• More recalls expected from new FDA initiatives aimed at fresh produce
• Beth Manfre-Gross bridges the generations
• Veteran produce marketer Frank McCarthy dies
• IPC programs look to drive demand
• Rising middle class can change export dynamics for apples
• Agriculture Secretary Vilsack carries nutrition message to WPPC
• Agriculture Secretary Vilsack carries nutrition message to WPPC
• Sen. Harkin gives up top post on Senate Agriculture Committee
• Food safety remains top concern for tomato growers
• DRC urges caution during 'silly season'
• FirstFruits Marketing of Washington adds key apple supplier
• T&A recognizes long-time staffers
• Baja production areas escape worst of Jimena
• Industry reacts quickly to recall notices for Salmonella contamination
• Trucker dead, another missing following fatal accident
• Vero Beach produce veteran Bill Emanuel dies at age 65
• United Fresh attracts record number for Washington conference
• Troy Bland stepping in, pushing forward and learning every day
• Spezzano talks category management for retail tomato programs
• Barton Weeks elected COO of Duda
• Second largest cranberry harvest expected despite decrease in production
• Graham Daren Pimiskern dead at 42
• California Giant Berry Farms supports local children's cancer agency
• Suntreat hires Imbimbo to lead sales
• Crop damage expected in Baja as growers await storm
• Riveridge awards RCT Inc. for outstanding service
• Fundraising event scheduled for Baldor's Manny Maldonado
• Onion non-profit corporation focuses on food safety
• Convention to cap off strong first year for new IGSA chief
• Top FDA official to address United Washington Public Policy Conference
• Nick Mascari working his way up in the family business
• David Acheson joins Leavitt Partners to advise firms on food safety and trade issues
• Hurricane Jimena could deliver powerful punch to Baja California
• Food safety and healthcare reform highlight Texas Produce Association convention
• IN THE TRENCHES: Smart companies focus on controllable forces
• Rick Eastes leaves Fruit Patch Sales
• Asian pears provide opportunities during the fall season
• QPMA 'embraces' two industry veterans at 62nd annual convention
• Loblaw Cos. Ltd. acquires T&T Supermarket Inc.
• Buster Giovanetti, pioneer in California melon deal and longtime WGA board member, was 94
• T&A expands sales and marketing efforts in Canada
• USApple Outlook 2009: Producers say crop will be smaller than USDA estimate
• Major California grape volume is still to come, but late season will be lighter than last year
• New Jersey agriculture secretary continues tradition in Philadelphia
• RETAIL VIEW: Aldi looking for suppliers as it enters Texas
• Chicago is feeling effects of national economic squeeze
• Truck rates don't reach last year's stratospheric level
• Wilcox drops 'Birds Eye Fresh' label, introduces Mother Earth Fresh brand
• Treasure Valley mourns the passing of Mitsuko Murakami
• Peruvian sweet onion import volume looks to increase in 2009
• USApple says all regions of the country seeing great crop
• SPC to celebrate 10 years
• QPMA 'embracing a culture of change' at annual convention
• Wada Farms and Dole committed to expanding sweet potato sales
• Evidence of citrus greening raises concern of California growers
• Webinar spurs dialogue about federal leafy greens agreement
• Wisconsin marketers have high hopes for cranberry season
• New company formed to market New York apples
• Customers get 'Royal' treatment at new produce brokerage
• Stemilt extends cherry season into late August with Amigos ranch
• Western tomato volume on the upswing
• Food safety initiative for the mushroom industry
• Meijer touts its locally grown program
• Northwest pear crop looking perfect this season
• Klamath Basin farmers get rights to grow and market new purple potato
• Calif. tree fruit industry buoyed by good year
• Water crisis gets national attention
• United and CPMA to co-host learning event at Canadian embassy
• Obama discusses Mexican trade dispute, but tariffs continue
• New Eurofresh labels will offer tips for best uses
• Peruvian asparagus volume continues to grow
• California looking for clean, quality apple crop
• With larger crop ahead, CAC will continue California Grower campaign
• Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to speak at United's conference
• PBH survey results show more outreach needed for national promotion concept
• Mexican avocado importers, having dropped NASCAR, opt for joint baseball promotion with Chileans
• Bob Halvorson resigns as WSPC chairman following arrest
• From behind a badge to behind a desk
• PMA FIT capital campaign eclipses $4 million mark
• Mango market expected to strengthen
• Industry hoping for progress in Mexican trade dispute
• Fall berry deal turning out to be a good one on all fronts
• Davis IGA offers old-fashioned values and customer service
• Avocado volume in U.S. market could top previous record by 40 percent or more
• Produce Traceability Learning Center announced for Fresh Summit
• Westlake Produce and Voita Citrus consolidate Florida sales offices
• Rains putting size into New York apples
• Florida's avocado industry faces major threat from fungal disease
• Mills Family Farms assets set to be auctioned
• California Giant raising funds to fight cancer
• Satur Farms sees growth for its retail offerings, plans for new packing facility
• Parts of new construction at Hartford market are tossed, but key aspects remain
• Craig Wheeling assumes title of president at Brooks Tropicals
• House passes food safety bill
• Garlic market strong as Chinese volume is down and demand is up
• New container offers advantages in performance and graphics
• IN THE TRENCHES: Is your company sending the right message?
• SJV Flames come on fast and strong with exceptional quality
• Initiative calls for doubling produce consumption in foodservice by 2020
• Congressional panel probes California leafy greens agreement
• Town hall meeting weighs pros and cons of mandatory promotion board
• Strategies for tomorrow's business environment explored
• Panelists from both sides of foodservice supply chain discuss food safety
• Prelli invites residents to participate in CT Grown Challenge
• Ocean Mist pledges support to PMA FIT
• Gourmet Trading's man in Argentina helps put blueberries on the table
• Offering value and versatility, Iceberg meets consumer demands
• Date groups join forces on nutrition research
• Foodservice Forum: Celebrity chefs reveal what it takes to be a star
• Early arrivals of Chilean Navels getting consumer promotion support
• Coastline and RedLine Solutions announce PTI pilot
• Bogota show shines light on global industry
• Specialty Potato Alliance to offer premium fingerling potatoes year round
• Colorado growers spared wrath of storm
• Culinary students take top prizes in USA Pears competition
• Pears on tour with Honor Society
• PMA foodservice show to focus on food safety and marketing opportunities
• Mastronardi Produce ready to launch 'Sunset Kidz' program
• New York apple growers bringing 'buy local' message to retail
• Agreement should boost cherry exports to Japan
• Grower-Shipper Association holds annual golf tournament and gala
• White onions now shipping from the Northwest
• Dominion sells two of its stalls and apple juice business
• Sales and marketing veteran to lead Fruit Patch
• Geno Valdes returns to Sunburst Farms
• Arizona's largest retailer files for bankruptcy protection
• CAC slashes staff to cut costs
• Taylor Farms' Drew McDonald: food safety bill needs to be fixed to gain industry support
• Independent retailers and small chains still doing well in Southern California
• Coast Produce's Erin Liu enjoys playing volleyball indoors and on the beach
• Record Northwest cherry crop moving well thanks to retail support
• FPFC expo attracts huge crowd
• Eurofresh to emerge from bankruptcy in September
• Congress eyes restoring the controversial 'no-match' rule
• RETAIL VIEW: Papayas offer promotional opportunities
• United moves to mobilize grassroots action on card check
• Vidalia onions set sights on big sales in the Big Easy
• Jersey Fresh peaches really are 'born to be keen' this year
• FPFC pleasantly surprised by expo interest
• Hines makes his own breaks at age 19
• Pathfinder Logistics in L.A. hires new transportation head
• Florida citrus looks toward a rosy future at conference
• IPC enhances features on its Dishin' Nutrition with Denise Austin widget
• Jazz apple popularity climbs with cycling team
• Idaho Potato Commission and H-E-B spice up produce sales with sweepstakes
• Growers score legal victory in H-2A rule battle
• Market Fresh names new business development director
• Naturipe Farms celebrates National Blueberry Month
• National Refrigerated Trucking finds 'diamonds' in recession
• Caruso Inc. announces senior management changes, rebranding initiative, opening of second location
• Uesugi Farms Inc. settled into its new cooler
• No-Match Rule rescinded
• Cal Giant brings Wimbledon to N.Y.C.'s Rockefeller Center
• FDA to release commodity-specific guidelines, write produce safety rules
• The sky's the limit for Marcus Koornneef
• As USDA eases Florida's canker limits, greening problem grows
• Asian firm gets bargain in SK Foods sale
• Giumarra to market asparagus through new partnership
• DNE's early shipments of Australian citrus pass 'with flying colors
• Change is on the horizon as CAC names new president
• California pear production ready to ramp up
• Zuhlke emphasizes green packaging options
• Two hailstorms in a week damage thousands of acres of Idaho potatoes
• IN THE TRENCHES: Cold chain must be uninterrupted connection
• Broetje Orchards creating a new cooperative marketing organization
• Thousands of Californians demand water deliveries resume at Fresno rally
• Driscoll promotes Greg Andersen
• New research and implications for produce to be explored at PMA Foodservice
• Mike Lust retires from Oneonta Starr
• RETAIL VIEW: Smart Choice program to debut in August
• Connecticut sweet corn now available
• Grapes to be served season-long at San Francisco Giants ballpark
• Idaho-Eastern Oregon Fruit & Vegetable conference held in Sun Valley
• Spike in price for Chinese garlic could be a boon for domestic producers
• Task force organizing support for Hunts Point renovation
• Top 10 Produce aims to assist small farmers with GS1 barcodes
• Traceability detailed at PMA Fresh Connections meeting
• Red Zoo receiver seeking buyers for business
• Fire consumes one historic building, damages a second
• Jim Gorny heads to FDA as food safety advisor
• North American banana sales holding strong with consumer move to 'basics'
• Albert's Organics to open new Southeast division
• Unsold cold storage facilities crowd San Joaquin Valley market
• Domestic producers anticipate excellent garlic crop in 2009
• Equivalency agreement to ease organic trade between U.S. and Canada
• Calif. Senate majority leader rips ag secretary, threatens to abolish Dept. of Food & Ag
• CPS increases research funds to aid high-risk commodities
• Katherine McDaniel, CEO of McDaniel Fruit, retires
• Safeway rolls out locally grown section
• Strong grape volume expected from San Joaquin Valley by mid-July
• Really Cool and Renaissance combine to provide prepared foods
• Equivalency agreement to ease organic trade between U.S. and Canada
• Keystone expanding Sweet Taste of Summer marketing campaign
• Adam Bazarnick: Produce director by day, concert promoter by night
• New Jersey blueberry growers anticipating normal year
• Mastronardi Produce adds Kumato to 'Sunset' brand
• Retailers and organic producers weather economic storm
• April a lucky month for Andrew Pandol
• LGMA looks to increase profile with produce-buying trade
• Despite California water woes, West Side melon deal could hold steady for 2008
• California onion acreage off, but volume should be sufficient
• Economy and water combine to reduce California tomato crop
• Specialty Potato Alliance to offer premium fingerling potatoes year round
• Red Zoo in receivership
• Hail hits northeastern Colorado
• Food-safety bill sails through House subcommittee
• Federal leafy greens marketing agreement moves forward
• Melissa's introduces 'hottest dried chili pepper'
• Retailers doing their part to move large mango crop
• Z&S Fresh liquidating assets to pay creditors
• Retirement beckons longtime produce retail executive
• FreshXperts and Innovative Fresh join forces
• Setton resumes pistachio shipments
• Arkansas crops are delayed slightly due to wet weather
• Six L's expands Vintage Ripe program
• T&A finds success with 'Living Lettuce'
• Draft food bill could derail traceability initiative
• U.S. exporters seeing increased opportunities in China
• Veronica Rodriguez dreams up new business for Caribe Food Corp.
• D'Arrigo Bros. to sell and market 'American Classic colored cauliflower
• Salyer American attempting to remove court-appointed receiver
• Food from Quebec takes center stage at Food Emporium in Manhattan
• H-2A rules change again for agricultural employers
• Mexican truckers sue U.S. government over trucking dispute
• National Mango Board holds outreach meeting in New Jersey
• 2009 New Jersey produce industry outlook: good volume, high quality
• Season's first shipment of South African citrus headed to U.S.
• New draft food-safety bill to be marked up in House committee this month
• Six L's Packing expands production of Vintage Ripe tomatoes
• Northwest cherries already generating industry excitement
• Maine-made goods the focus of May promotion at Walmart
• Robert Sawyer promoted at Metro Inc.
• PMA announces plans to form first affiliate for Australia and New Zealand members
• Setton disputes FDA claim that it knew of Salmonella
• California raspberries see gains in visibility and popularity
• Watermelon promotion set for Japan
• IN THE TRENCHES: Eight ways to boost your company's profits
• California stone fruit industry makes changes in quest for profitability
• Flavian Basciani dies at 82
• Research indicates increased mushroom sales and opportunities
• Summerwhite crop projected to be down about 12 percent
• South Carolina peaches delayed by hail but now available
• Attorney laments new PACA precedent, while others say case breaks no new ground
• Colombia concerned about bilateral agreement with U.S.
• Feinstein says AgJOBS is less about immigration and more about helping economy
• Greenhouse growers band together for marketing efforts
• Houweling's greenhouse expansion billed as future of sustainable agriculture
• Fresh fig crop may be down a little from last year's record shipments
• Chilean Navels fill the gap for short and light season in California
• Salinas Valley produce a favorite for area retailers
• Brooks Tropicals kicks off Florida 'SlimCado' season
• Salmonella find leads L&M to recall cantaloupe lot
• RETAIL VIEW: Target to expand produce offerings
• Childhood in the fields leads to a future in produce -- and politics?
• Georgia pecans spared heavy damage from April rains
• New Zealand pipfruit crop hailed as 'best this decade'
• New Jersey secretary of agriculture celebrates New Jersey asparagus season
• Flair with pears nets win for culinary student
• NationFresh adds industry veterans
• New convention partners create one-of-a-kind event in Chicago
• Apparent produce shuffle at Walmart
• Industry veteran Stanley Scarborough of SunnyRidge Farm dies at age 57
• Industry rallies at 84th CPMA convention
• SK Foods and Salyer American cases in separate courts
• Modern Produce Farms owner dies at 78
• Food safety on front burner at Capitol Hill, White House
• Processing of H-2A visas resumes in Mexico
• Red Zoo says bankruptcy not in its plans
• CDFA official appointed AMS administrator
• Wayne E. Bailey Produce donates sweet potatoes through national TV show
• Affiliated Foods Southwest and produce subsidiary file bankruptcy protection
• Ballantine closure leaves fruit growers and marketing personnel looking for a home
• Western desert melon deal involves many growing areas
• Acreage for California new potatoes holds steady
• River Ranch to outsource harvesting operations
• School snack program touted at United workshop
• Eric Schwartz resigns top post as Salyer American battles for survival
• Richard N. Jurgens elected chairman of FMI board
• People and produce to power CPMA convention and trade show
• Retail super session explores changing consumer and harmonization of audits
• EPC inducts new officers at April meeting
• Original Tanimura & Antle partner John Tanimura has died
• Julian Sarraino brings fresh ideas to Fresh Taste
• HarvestMark making inroads in produce
• Jack Frost Fruit Co. founder Bill Gammie dies at 81
• Grower-shippers given guidance
• Fresh is 'in' at foodservice
• Georgia growers hit with heavy rains and cold temperatures
• Eagle Eye and Livacich join forces
• Henrik Weiseth retiring from CMI
• New Salmonella outbreak prompts sprout growers and FDA to review safety guidelines
• Plastic pallet provider says advantages over wood are many
• Oppenheimer enters partnership with California citrus grower
• National promotion concept gets aired at United
• Produce Traceability Demo Center a hot spot at United Fresh 2009
• Bob Gray to step down as CEO of Duda Farm Fresh Foods
• Salyer American tells growers that it is going out of business
• Cal Giant to take on Lance Armstrong
• Produce industry to tee it up against diabetes at Don Strock Golf Classic
• United introduces 15th class of the Produce Industry Leadership Program
• Coalition seeks increase in national truck weight limits
• California farmers and farmworkers march for water
• Event at Walmart welcomes California-grown avocados and strawberries
• United Fresh meets in Las Vegas
• Growers Express buys Green Giant Fresh rights from Sholl Group II
• IPC represents industry at seventh World Potato Congress
• California Giant launches traceability pilot program using HarvestMark
• Salazar approves two important Washington state water projects
• United foundation establishes Center for Global Produce Sustainability
• Eurofresh Farms announces chapter 11 filing
• Delaware River port community honors Barbara Hunter with award
• Center, CO, potato grower seated to U.S. Potato Board during annual meeting
• Costco's Heather Shavey to be honored at Women in Produce reception
• IPC focuses on value of product at retail in tight economy
• Nogales firms recognized for their commitment to quality
• New farmers market facility planned for the Hartford regional market
• Railex to begin second California train the week of May 3
• IN THE TRENCHES: Shrink affects every level of the produce industry
• Produce experts form consultancy
• Stemilt volunteers restore Olds Station riverfront on Columbia River
• Farmer's Best hopes campaign will boost sales
• Cinco de Mayo promotion kicks off California avocado season
• California Giant hopes to hit a home run with sweepstakes
• Sunripe Golf Classic going strong in its 10th year
• INDUSTRY VIEWOINT: 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!'
• West Pak sales team looks forward to United convention workshops
• SunnyRidge joins forces with Michigan blueberry shipper
• United looks to keep it fresh at Las Vegas convention
• Hard-hit commodities urge Obama to resolve Mexican trucking dispute
• Produce Careers, AgCareers.com partner on payment package data
• Onions and music both seeing great production by Grigg family
• USDA issues slight reduction in Florida orange crop estimate
• Idaho potato veteran John Stanger has died
• Mission Produce will feature three products at United Fresh show
• Floral institute's Ecuador trip reveals a man from Missouri
• Lighter volume expected on early varieties, but Bing crop appears similar to last year
• Dulcinea to stress individualized marketing support at United
• Progreso and Skyline enter exclusive partnership
• FDA finds Salmonella in California pistachio plant
• Fourth generation joins J.C. Watson management team
• Tony Mitchell appointed director of procurement for Caito Foods Service
• Seasonal geographic strategy gives SGS extended season
• Christopher Ranch's Justin Guibert challenges mountains and chefs
• Light on front end, promotable Mexican grape volume from late May through June
• INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: Pack Career Pathways Scholarship speaks to next generation of produce leaders
• Market access agreement approved by United States and Russia
• Japan a promising market for North American watermelon
• April 1 fresh apple holdings at 48.2 million bushels
• D'Arrigo Bros. and The Salad Farm strike deal
• Crown Jewels picks up Perez Packing's West Side melon deal
• Naturipe puts non-core expansion on hold
• CDFA partners with CPS to invest in food safety projects
• Ray Gilmer joining United
• U.S. announces new Chilean sweet orange and grapefruit protocol
• FDA, industry react to Setton Pistachio recall
• Grower base expands for Kiku apple
• Federal leafy greens marketing agreement debated at food safety meeting
• PBH spearheading national promotion program for fruits and vegetables
• The significance of Jersey Fresh
• Russet Potato Exchange opens Chicago office
• Promotion to stimulate apple sales to India
• Florida grower promotions support corn sales and charities
• Tristan Kieva to head marketing at Pandol Bros.
• Santa Maria going strong with continued rise in strawberry acreage
• Change in standards for desert grapes will facilitate packing clamshells
• Colorful Harvest tops field at strawberry festival
• Washington gearing up for quality asparagus harvest
• IEO onion display contest winner picked
• Creditors in Fleisher Produce Co. case suffer setback
• Freeze hits Colorado fruit
• Tyler Paasch likes to keep things simple
• Trade rift with Mexico unsettling for Northwest shippers
• No April fools at the ninth annual NEPC expo
• New MHAIA board looks to continue growth
• Officials from Pandol Bros. and DiMare to testify before Congress
• Chilean fruit season expected to end with heavy volumes
• Condensed marketing window anticipated for small California avocado crop
• Salmonella testing leads to large pistachio recall
• INDUSTRY VIEWOINT: Food safety help, not hindrance
• Historic pear group closes doors
• Cut in Jersey Fresh program proposed
• Michelle Obama to grow vegetable garden at White House
• David Kannenstine dies at 47
• Mocettini named VP of sales at Ippolito
• A. LoPresti & Sons ceases operations
• Seald Sweet adding numerous non-citrus offerings
• Agritrade 2009 features 'America's Garden
• Bland Farms' purchase of Empire Sweets a done deal
• United States attempting to solve trade dispute with Mexico
• BI-LO files for bankruptcy protection, blames current credit crisis
• Imagination Farms continues success with 'Disney Garden' stone fruits
• Ocean Mist gets cooking with Mr. Food segments
• California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement honors Schwarzenegger
• Chelsea Armata represents the fourth generation at E. Armata Inc.
• RETAIL VIEW: Food prices should register modest gains in 2009
• Stemilt first to earn PBH's Non-Retail Role Model status
• After closing some operations, Craig Ito remains in farming
• Flooding won't affect Red River Valley potato deal
• Progreso Produce expands Florida volume; inks deal with Clear Springs Packing
• California Giant Berry Farms launches Sweet On Sports promotion
• More than $500,000 slated for leafy greens research
• Customized Brokers expanding since acquisition by Crowley Holdings
• IGA stores thrive with help from produce supplier
• Mexican mangos may be out of hot water
• Obama directs focus on food safety, names FDA leadership
• City and merchants agree on plan for a refurbished market
• Conviction won in embezzling case
• California strawberry shipments could be headed for another record year
• Idaho potato shippers finding success with intermodal shipments
• INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: A legacy of Monterey County water planning protects crops in drought years
• Harmonizing audits on tap for United Fresh meeting
• Several new marketing initiatives at the VOC
• Knobeloch and Jenkins begin new venture
• Giant Foods executive finds produce is the perfect game
• Naturipe Farms promotes Robert Verloop
• President Obama announces key FDA appointments and tougher food safety measures
• California asparagus producers look to maximize opportunity
• Mike Klackle joins Townsend Farms
• RETAIL VIEW: Fresh & Easy finding success with value pricing
• Southern Exposure 2009 proves that size matters
• Panels ponder future viability of California citrus industry
• Congress begins new look at food-safety legislation
• Youmans promoted to vice president of sales at Driscoll
• Veteran retailer returns to Sunflower Market
• Quality, service keep Bay Cities Produce rolling along
• California carrot production holds steady
• Infinite Herbs' Colombian production applies various means for the same end
• Tanimura & Antle introduces new clamshell packaging for 'Artisan' line
• Steady supplies, good quality are expected for most crops in the Nogales spring deal
• Mark Seetin joins USApple staff
• Founder of Detroit's Rocky Produce dies at 79
• Jessie Condit blossoms in produce marketing role
• Colombian greenhouse employs advanced methods
• Two food-safety bills to mandate new produce safety standards
• From the Viking trail to the produce department
• Uniban CEO says banana industry resisting financial crisis
• Driscoll launches expanded European program
• U.S. legislator speaks out on need for California water infrastructure
• Sage Fruit's Sonya display contest a winner
• After fire, Rio Queen bigger and better than ever
• SPC sixth annual conference and expo are set for Tampa
• NWPB looks to take New York City, the friendly skies and the blogosphere by storm
• Vidalia onion pioneer Raymond Bland was 81
• Melon 1 and Borders Melon now utilizing HarvestMark
• Silveira to lead Mastronardi's new Western division
• Lighter tree fruit crop expected after near-record 2008 harvest
• Food safety and promotions take center stage at NWA convention
• USDA says COOL regulations go into effect March 16
• Top executives need to embrace food-safety culture
• It's official: No federal water for Central California farmers
• Vidalia industry recognizes leaders of yesterday and today
• Study finds economic impact of produce and floral industries totals $554 billion
• NAM contest brings healthy sales lift to retailers
• Bryon McDougall fills big boots at family business
• Berry Fresh is newest 'Disney Garden' supplier
• CPAC ushers in new year with annual dinner and board elections
• Former River Ranch sales executive joins Southern Specialties
• RETAIL VIEW: Strategies for a down economy
• Industry veteran Ken Silveira Joins Mastronardi
• It's official: No federal water for Central California farmers
• Amy Philpott leaves United Fresh for PR firm
• Aurora's new 'Grab & Go line targets busy, health-conscious consumers
• Dominican Republic to hold export show
• Idaho potatoes energize athletes at the Special Olympics
• Mann to launch annual spring promo
• Water infrastructure most pressing issue for California agriculture, say speakers
• Prices of several commodities could rise sharply due to severe water cuts
• Sunkist celebrates another billion-dollar year
• Vietnam tour an education for NWPB marketing executive
• Colorful Harvest gaining traction as major berry player
• S.F. market ramps up waste management
• Ben Parker Inc. debt approaches $8M
• Trade associations launch interactive web site for Produce Traceability Initiative
• Loblaw's program looks to enhance shoppers experience
• San Francisco wholesaler O. Lippi & Co. closes its doors
• Dan Newhouse tapped to head Washington state Agriculture Department
• New Jersey selects new agriculture secretary
• UC Davis student a nominee for White House farmer
• Peak Of The Market looks to donate 500,000 pounds of fresh produce
• Nunhems adopts new business approach for North America
• NWA prepares for 95th annual convention in Charleston, SC
• National apple movement rises
• Amy Philpott leaving United Fresh
• New 'Snoopy' bin unveiled
• Fruit Logistica proves to be powerful presence for fresh produce industry
• Garry Rowe on sales at Seald Sweet
• California asparagus acreage may be stabilizing
• Audit results draw ire of avocado growers
• Peanut butter recall likely to push FDA food-safety reforms
• Products added to Fair Trade item list in U.S. market
• Putnam to run for Florida ag commissioner
• Oppenheimer again named to Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• Ben Parker Inc. owner left behind millions in produce debt
• Robert Cochran II was 87
• Retail panel says struggling economy affecting consumer produce-buying habits
• Florida makes it through first night of freeze
• Maxco-Proactive alliance looks to bring packaging to the next level
• Marketing message targets potato nutrition and convenience
• California strawberry outlook bright for March and April
• MHAIA charges into new marketing campaign
• Florida citrus industry dodges a bullet from another cold front
• Possible Listeria contamination leads to recall at Phillips
• DRC terminates Jolifruit's membership
• Florida growers battening down in preparation for two bitter nights
• Botts and Kates named FFVA vice presidents
• Longtime peach industry advocate steps down, new advocate hired
• D'Arrigo Bros. salesman
• Grant J. Hunt Co. celebrating 75th anniversary as fruit distributor
• Ippolito Produce doubles its presence at the Ontario Food Terminal
• Will downsizing return California tree fruit industry to profitability?
• Innovation and stewardship part of corporate culture at Stemilt Growers
• At Verdelli Farms, two key family members depart
• Produce for Kids raises funds for PBS Kids
• CurrantC has completed its first major production run
• White House review may delay COOL
• PMA calls for strong produce presence in Dietary Guidelines for Americans revision
• Florida freeze hammers corn, lettuce and beans, but strawberries and tomatoes spared
• Founder of To-Jo Mushrooms dies at 53
• Chris Henry joins Giumarra
• Bruce Peterson steps down from Naturipe posts
• The Produce News names Lora Abcarian Northwest editor
• New carton could put 'Snoopy' in more retail locations
• Sarah Alvernaz named general manager of California Sweet Potato Growers
• Lightest California avocado harvest in decades now starting, but volume still months away
• European Flavors program focuses on kiwifruit and blood oranges
• The Blue Book branching out
• 'American Classic' cauliflower available in variety of colors
• Combs Produce adds equity partner to facilitate growth
• Revamped web site offers greater value to retailers and foodservice businesses
• Sunkist shines spotlight on lemons during culinary showcase
• PMA program pools efforts to develop industry talent
• Storey's Fruit & Produce shuts its doors
• River Ranch sheds 16 in round of layoffs
• 'Frost-kissed' artichokes now available in stores
• General Produce joins Pro-Act
• Experts say irradiation is no magic bullet
• RETAIL VIEW: Healthy food trend continues at retail
• Mexican avocado imports and promotios surge as Super Bowl approaches
• Florida growers brace for cold snap
• Florida growers assess impact of coldest weather of the season; damage likely in parts of the state
• West Pak delves into charitable activities
• South African organic grapes in mid-January
• PMA traceability conference updates industry
• Kid's TV program films four days in Boise
• COOL final rule harbors no surprises
• Grower-Shipper Association hires director of membership
• NEFU appoints new president
• USDA proposal would grant Peruvian Hass avocados access to U.S. market
• Good U.S. apple volumes mean great promotion opportunities
• INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT: The new Washington
• Indiana grocer Don Scott dies at 91
• Salyer American hires new director of marketing, names new sales manager
• State audit questions expenditures at California Avocado Commission
• Richard Grenard was 62
• Florida orange estimate cut
• Cal Poly study provides Duda with direction on new packaging
• Muranaka Farm looks to increase its profile
• Steve Forbes to keynote United Fresh 2009
• Culinary Center of Monterey expansion could raise awareness of agriculture in the region
• A&W expects 30 percent increase in Nogales program
• California Raisin Marketing Board names new president and new marketing director
• USDA may raid specialty crop grants to pay for COOL enforcement
• Carl Adams Jr. was 91
• Wishnatzki Farms official has agriculture and finance in his blood
• Bifulco's scores 'superior' rating on food-safety audit
• Salyer American shifting to plastic pallets
• Murray named acting chief of NJDA
• Industry eyes key issues in 2009
• Kathy Maynard Wilson joins sales team at SGS
• SunnyRidge receives first raspberry shipment from company-owned farms in Mexico
• DRC notes uptick in fraudulent activity
• Brooks Tropicals names Pritchett VP of operations
• PMA announces changes to senior management roles
• Fruit Patch adds to sales team
• William F. Consalo was 82
• To-Jo makes commitment to reduce electricity usage
• John Vena Inc. bids farewell to retiring Charlie Pigliacelli
• SPC to honor Ferdinand S. Duda
• Ted Campbell bringing together production and retail perspectives
• Dan Vache joins United Fresh as VP of supply chain management
• Marketers of Asian produce gear up for Chinese New Year
• Fruit Patch picks Rick Eastes to lead sales and marketing