Othal Brand, Longtime Mayor And Produce Grower, Dies

At one point, Othal Brand’s business was among the largest growers and shippers of produce in the world.

Pink Lady America Conducts Focus Group

December 11, 2009 Alan Taylor, Pink Lady America

Recent research conducted in focus groups in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, showed that consumers overwhelmingly preferred slices of Pink Lady apples and would seek out packages of slices that displayed the Pink Lady brand.

IPC Kicks Off Annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest

December 11, 2009 Idaho Potato Commission

IPC’s longest-running and most-popular promotion is awarding more than $150,000 in cash and prizes to retailers showcasing “spudtacular” Idaho potato displays in February, which is also Potato Lover’s Month.

Village Farms’ Land Preservation And Water Conservation Program

December 11, 2009 Helen L. Aquino, Village Farms

Village Farms designed the projects to reuse agricultural hydroponic greenhouse production waste water to create healthful irrigation water for a vast area of ranchland.

Naturipe Farms Hires Dwight Ferguson As CEO/President

December 11, 2009 Robin Doran, Naturipe Farms

Produce veteran takes the helm at grower-owned international berry company.