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Report forecasts 12% drop in California processing tomato production
A new USDA report forecasts contracted production of processing tomatoes in California to fall 12% in 2024. A predicted output of 11.3 million tons th... continue reading »
Tomato late blight confirmed in Wisconsin
Tomato late blight has been confirmed in western Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County is located in the central southern part of the state. Universi... continue reading »
Fresh Inset introduces flexible ethylene-inhibiting packaging solution
Global food technology Fresh Inset has introduced a flexible ethylene-inhibiting packaging technology to help extend produce quality and shelf life. ... continue reading »
Trio of team members promoted at Natural Delights
Medjool date producer Natural Delights has promoted three team members within the Arizona-based company. Bridgette Weber has been promoted to sales... continue reading »
Florida tomato trade associations select new leader
Longtime produce industry leader Robert Guenther is the new head of Florida’s tomato trade associations. Guenther will serve as the executive vic... continue reading »
Sun-Maid Growers of California names new president
Industry veteran Steve Loftus has been named president and chief operating officer of Sun-Maid Growers of California. Loftus has held various leade... continue reading »
Keynote speakers set for Global Produce and Floral Show
Keynote speakers at the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show include the chairman and CEO of The Kroger Co. and the founder of Netflix. The event is... continue reading »
Natural Delights names vice president of sales and marketing
Natural Delights has promoted David Baxter, a six-year company veteran, to vice president of sales and marketing. Natural Delights Medjool dates ar... continue reading »
Oklahoma-based produce distributor joins FreshEdge
Oklahoma-based produce distribution company Frontier Produce has joined FreshEdge, an Indianapolis-headquartered network of food distributors. For ... continue reading »
Lime importer names industry specialists to leadership roles
U.S.-based fresh produce grower, packer and importer Farm Direct Partners (FDP) has named two produce industry specialists to key leadership positions... continue reading »
