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Veg-Fresh Farms achieves EFI certification

Veg-Fresh Farms, a produce wholesaler based in Corona, California, has achieved Equitable Food Initiative certification of two packing facilities and ... continue reading »


Former CEO of California artichoke grower dies

The former president and CEO of California artichoke grower Ocean Mist Farms has died. Ed Boutonnet served as president and CEO served as president... continue reading »


Sales veteran joins UK-based vegetable handling equipment manufacturer

Tong Engineering, a United Kingdom-based vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, has added sales veteran David Wilson to its team. Wilson has mo... continue reading »


President of Washington-headquartered industrial equipment supplier retiring

The president of Washington-headquartered industrial equipment supplier Columbia Machine is retiring after more than 12 years with the company. Pat... continue reading »


IFPA executives discuss food affordability with Canadian prime minister

International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and Vonnie Estes, IFPA vice president of innovation, attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting wit... continue reading »


Produce industry veteran joins FreshPro Foods

Produce industry veteran Victor Savanello has joined FreshPro Foods as vice president of merchandising, sales and business development. Savanello h... continue reading »


Inteligistics receives patent for temperature-predicting system

Supply chain software company Inteligistics has been granted a patent for a process to help predict temperatures and quality of perishable products. ... continue reading »


Key Technology introduces new features for rotary sizing and grading systems

Key Technology has introduced new features for its rotary sizing and grading systems. The new line enables fruit and vegetable processors and packers ... continue reading »


Western Growers names Fresno grower new chair

The president and CEO of a Fresno, California-based grower is the new chair of the Western Growers board of directors. Stuart Woolf will serve a two-y... continue reading »


Directory offers resource for specialty crop producers

A new directory compiled by the USDA aims to provide a comprehensive resource for specialty crop producers and businesses. The Specialty Crops Reso... continue reading »