Month: June 2012

United Fresh Produce Association President & CEO Tom Stenzel released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate Floor: …

Polymer Logistics, a leading provider of retail ready packaging solutions, has announced the premiere of new series of containers designed to look like boxes made from rattan or cane and enhance shopper marketing in the aisles. The Rattan Market-place RPC, with its attractive wicker look, follows last year’s launch of the Crystal Clear RPC series, which started the trend of non-standard containers. …

New Jersey's particular climate, soil, sun and rain make just -right conditions for summer's favorite fruit to be about the best there is, putting New Jersey fourth in the country's peach production with a wholesale value of more than $36-million, according to the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council, the state's organization dedicated to promoting and marketing peaches.  This year's crop holds the potential to be as good or better than last year's and, like most other Jersey crops, are ripening earlier and most likely will be available by the end of June. The fruit is already being picked in South Jersey orchards. …

Mari Rossi was recognized as the 2012 Ag Woman of the Year for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties at an annual event hosted by Ag Against Hunger on June 8 at Paraiso Vineyards in Soledad. …

Naturipe Berry Growers, an owner partner of Naturipe Farms, has successfully tested and is currently utilizing an new concept which moves strawberries quicker to customers by streamlining the pick –to-cool time span. This results in extended shelf life of strawberries by 1-2 days for retailer and foodservice operators and lengthening the “taste life”, when flavor and taste are at its best. …