Month: September 2011

The Oppenheimer Group is getting a little greener, thanks to a promotion in the Emerald City. Rachel Pagano, sales representative in Oppenheimers Seattle office, was elevated to the role of category manager, organics, on August 1. …

Jose Luis Obregon has resigned as the executive director of the Hass Avocado Board (HAB), which conducts generic avocado marketing for foreign and domestic suppliers. He will remain at HAB until October 31, 2011, to help complete projects currently in motion, as well as assist with planning for 2012. …

United Fresh Produce Association Chairman of the Board Reggie Griffin, The Kroger Company, has appointed Steve Burnham, senior vice president of produce, floral and bakery for Safeway Inc. to the United Fresh Board of Directors. Burnham replaces Geoff White of Safeway, who recently took a new position within the company. …

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed five members and five alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. Members and alternates will serve a three-year term of office beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and ending Dec. 31, 2014. …

Shanley Farms is now harvesting the 2011 crop of finger limes (aka “citrus caviar). The season is expected to run from now through January 2012. The peak of the season is expected to be during the month of October, so now is the time to include Shanley Farms Finger Limes in upcoming menu plans. …