California Passes Plastic Bag Ban, Would Be First Such Law In US

September 3, 2014 Eric M. Johnson, Reuters

The California state legislature enacted a ban on plastic grocery bags on Friday near the end of its two-year session, a measure that if signed into law would become the first of its kind in America. The fate of this bill was uncertain until the waning hours of the session after falling three votes short in the state's Assembly on Monday.

Egypt's PICO Looks To Asia & Russia For Export Market Growth

September 3, 2014 PICO

Major Egyptian fresh produce company PICO has predicted that both Russia and Asia could become important markets for its fruit and vegetable exports in the near future, with the firm poised to benefit from Russia’s current freeze on EU and US imports.

Breshears Joins USPB Staff As Marketing Programs Director

September 3, 2014 United States Potato Board

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Kim Breshears has joined its staff as Marketing Programs Director in the Denver office. She started her new role August 18, 2014.

Maglio & Company Announces New Regional Sales Manager

September 3, 2014 Maglio & Company

Maglio & Company announces today the addition of Robert Wilkinson a Regional Sales Manager who joined the Maglio & Company team this month.

Earthbound Farm Celebrates 30 Years Over 30 Days

September 3, 2014 Earthbound Farm

Earthbound Farm, a pioneering organic food company and the nation’s leading grower of organic produce, is celebrating its 30th birthday throughout the month of September.