USDA Appoints Members To The National Mango Board

November 25, 2013 National Mango Board

Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack recently appointed seven members to serve on the National Mango Board (NMB). The appointees include five new members and two reappointed members.

USDA Calls For Nominations To Re-Chartered Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a call for nominations for the 2013-2015 Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee.

Seald Sweet Welcomes First Uruguayan Citrus To US, Port Of Philadelphia

November 25, 2013 Seald Sweet

After nearly a decade of efforts between Uruguayan and US agriculture officials, the first shipments of citrus from Uruguay arrived at the port of Philadelphia earlier this week. The product arrival was greeted by a reception of various representatives from Seald Sweet, the agriculture and fresh produce industries along with Holt Logistics and other imports officials.

Citrus America Aims To Deliver Healthy Profits To Trade & Healthy Taste To Consumer

November 25, 2013 Citrus America, Inc.

Citrus America has been helping grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, bars, and food-service operations implement the best citrus juice solutions based on hygienic and efficient solutions that provide the highest quality juice. Citrus America has built some excellent customer experiences supported by its Healthy Profit strategies, based on CITROCASA equipment and years of juicing experience.

Silicon Valley Dives In To Support Sustainable Seafood

November 22, 2013 Kristine A. Wong, GreenBiz

Traditionally, the seafood industry has not benefited either end of its supply chain. While overfishing has depleted fish stocks, fishermen have given up profit margins to large processors and distributors. And thanks to mislabeling, consumers haven't always been too sure where their fish came from.