Month: March 2014

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Houweling’s Tomatoes announced the company will build a new, environmentally friendly greenhouse tomato farm in Juab County that will create more than 280 new jobs. …

The Produce Mom is thrilled to be recognized by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) as a Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Industry Champion. Each year, PBH recognizes the country’s top advocates of the produce industry for their contribution to public health. Award recipients must be members of PBH and leaders in the produce industry. The chosen honorees were formally recognized at a special conference March 18, 2014. …

Twenty years ago on March 21, 1994 Jim Krouse was faced with a difficult situation. His current employer had decided to close their doors with no notice and he had orders that needed to be shipped. After thinking about it, he went over to Office Depot, bought a stack of invoices and started Eureka Specialties. With the help of a loan from his parents, Jim was able to start his dream of owning his own business. He was highly motivated as he and his wife were expecting their first baby in a few weeks. …

Sunkist Growers unveiled Sunkist® Family Stories, a multimedia storytelling project dedicated to sharing the rich heritage of Sunkist growers through video and imagery.  Sunkist Family Stories will profile multigenerational Sunkist growers from California and Arizona, offering a window into the life and experience of today’s modern farmer. …