Vermont Lawmakers Send GMO Food-Labeling Law To Governor

April 24, 2014 Carey Gillam, Reuters

A law that would make Vermont the first U.S. state to enact mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, received final approval from state lawmakers on Wednesday and now heads to the governor's desk.

Wisconsin Spudmobile To Feature Exciting Exhibits

It won’t be long before consumers get a taste of Wisconsin potatoes in a new and creative way! The state’s traveling billboard, also known as the Spudmobile, is sure to be iconic with the many creative and educational components that are planned for its interior.

USDA Proposes To Amend Importation Regulations For Mangos From Jamaica

April 24, 2014 USDA APHIS

USDA is proposing to amend the regulations concerning the importation of fruits and vegetables to allow the importation of fresh mangoes from Jamaica into the continental United States.

New Operational Leadership Joins Ready Pac Foods, Inc.

April 24, 2014 Ready Pac Foods Inc.

Ready Pac Foods Inc. is proud to announce the hiring of two new Vice Presidents (VP), in the areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Engineering & Maintenance (E&M).  Derek Bogard, VP, EH&S will be responsible for integrating superior Environmental Health & Safety practices and processes into the entire operational area of Ready Pac.  Kamran Lodi, VP E&M will focus on developing and implementing engineering and maintenance solutions in coordination with operations, internal industrial, and facilities engineering.

C.H. Robinson Donates Mott’s Fresh Ready-To-Eat Apple Slices To Amarillo Elementary School

April 24, 2014 C.H. Robinson

In order to better prepare students for increased educational performance through the fuel of a nutritious snack, C.H. Robinson, the exclusive provider of Mott’s® fresh apples, recently  donated over 500 bags of ready-to-eat, sliced fresh apples to the children of Pleasant Valley Elementary, a local Title 1 school, located in Amarillo, TX.