Month: August 2012

Watsonville Coast Produce is excited to announce the completion of a 739.2kW solar power system on their agricultural distribution facility in Watsonville, CA. The Solar Company is proud to have assisted Watsonville Coast Produce in achieving a more sustainable business through renewable energy. …

Southern Specialties, Inc. has announced Brad Bailey has joined the company as Director of Sales. Mr. Bailey has deep experience in sales and procurement in both the grower / shipper and retail sectors of the industry. He most recently held the position of executive director of procurement for Pero Family Farms in Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. Bailey has also held several positions with Supervalu. …

For decades, Florida ­strawberry growers worried about competition from California, the largest U.S. strawberry grower, and its ability to encroach on their exclusive market window as the sole domestic producer of fresh strawberries east of the Mississippi from late November to March. Entering the 2012-13 season, the competitive threat comes from Mexico, which is fighting in that same market window to supply U.S. consumers with fresh strawberries. …

Two key players on the Oppenheimer sales team will bring their game faces to top positions after recent promotions. …

Giumarra Nogales announces the expansion of its sales team with two new hires, Ernest Valencia and Tom Frudden. …