Month: April 2011

The top minds in specialty crop research will be on display this spring at United Fresh 2011, May 2-5 in New Orleans. The annual convention and expo of the United Fresh Produce Association will again feature posters on food safety, quality assurance, and fresh fruit and vegetable marketing as part of its S-294 Poster Sessions. …

The sun is again shining in the asparagus growing areas in California. The asparagus has greatly benefited from the extra time in the beds, said Clark Mizuno, president of Mizuno Farms in Tracy, CA. We are currently packing some of the sweetest asparagus weve seen in years. …

It is with great sadness that the Giumarra Companies announces the passing of Mr. Taro Tommy Uchizono. Uchizono passed away on Tuesday, March 22 in Los Angeles at the age of 89. He was born on March 22, 1922 and was a very well-known and respected figure within the North American produce industry. …

Martin Ley, vice president of Nogales, AZ-based Del Campo Supreme, was the repicient of the 2011 Mexican Produce Exporter of the Year award, presented at the inaugural America Trades Produce (ATP) conference in McAllen, TX. …