Month: May 2013

NSF International, the global public health and safety organization, has appointed a new highly experienced technical leadership team for its Agriculture Division and expanded its services to assist the agriculture industry in strengthening its food safety practices and complying with retailer and regulatory requirements including the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). …

Harris Moran, a worldwide leader in vegetable seeds, and a member of the HM.Clause Business Unit inside the Limagrain vegetable seed division, announced the increased availability of Origami – the latest cantaloupe in a long line of varietal successes from a company known for its quality, reliability, and market innovations in melons. Origami combines remarkable plant vigor and excellent internal fruit quality, with an exceptional taste rarely seen this early in the season. …

Something very exciting happened this spring in California agriculture to directly benefit the Future Farmers of America Foundation thanks to diligence within the agricultural community in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.    Special license plates that promote California agriculture were designed as a purchase option for all vehicles including cars, trucks, trailers and motorcycles. …

As Certified Greenhouse Farmers expands its network of controlled environment growers of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other greenhouse vegetables, the trade association is partnering with Grupo PM, which will serve as the organization’s marketing arm to Mexican growers. …

Global Organic Specialty Source, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida based organic produce wholesaler, is pleased to announce the following promotions. …