Mission Produce Hires Sales Representative

With a solid understanding of the production side of Mission, Joe Nava was offered a full time position in sales.

Giumarra Agricom Grower Named Farmer Of The Year

Avocado grower Bill Witman honored by the San Diego County Farm Bureau.

Chicken Survey Finds Two-Thirds Harbour Salmonella, Campylobacter

A Consumer Reports survey assessed 382 chickens from 100 stores in its regular survey of chicken safety and found campylobacter in 62%, salmonella in 14 %, and both bacteria in 14%.

Maple Leaf Farms Unveils New, Convenient Duck Breast Meat Product

December 1, 2009 Maple Leaf Farms

Maple Leaf Farms has developed a new boneless, skinless duck breast meat
product that saves time and effort in the kitchen. The product is currently available through the Maple Leaf Farms website.

AIFD Approves Four Floral Schools

December 1, 2009 Ellen C. Wells, Green Profit

The American Institute of Floral Designers has approved four private floral design schools to be Education Pathway providers for the new Certified Floral Designer (CFD) program.