Industry Approves Amendment To Watermelon Research & Promotion Plan

February 10, 2014 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that watermelon producers, handlers, and importers have voted to amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan importer eligibility requirements for service on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Big Red Tomato Packers Recalls Fresh Tomatoes Due To Risk Of Salmonella

February 10, 2014 FDA

Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC of Fort Pierce, FL is voluntarily issuing a limited recall of 790 – 20 and 25 lb. boxes of fresh tomatoes of lot 1106, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Windset Farms Wins 'Best Tomato Grower In The World' Award

February 10, 2014 Windset Farms®

This week at an international tomato event, BC-owned Windset Farms® won big! Among the gathered top 50 tomato growers in the world, selected by leading horticultural suppliers, Windset Farms® took the top spot winning the award for 'Best Tomato Grower in the World.'

Potandon Produce Announces New Packing Location

February 10, 2014 Potandon Produce L.L.C.

Potandon Produce L.L.C. is pleased to announce it has become the exclusive marketing agent for the Highland Growers Cooperative and its associated packing facility Idaho Sunfresh located in Rigby, Idaho.  With the addition of Highland and Idaho Sunfresh, Potandon represents six cooperatives in Idaho and nine cooperatives nationwide, with a total of 15 potato packing facilities.

Discover Frieda's Zululand Queen Baby Pineapples

February 10, 2014 Frieda’s Inc.

It’s very easy to love Frieda’s Zululand Queen Baby Pineapples. With their perfectly miniature size, intense flavor, and edible core, they are perfect for foodservice and the floral department in addition to the produce department.