Month: January 2015

In support of its mission to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables, Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is pleased to announce the 20 Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Retail  Role Models and Champions for 2014.  The outstanding efforts of these organizations will be formally acknowledged at an awards luncheon on March 17, 2015 during PBH’s Annual Conference: The Consumer Connection in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 16-18. …

California Fresh Fruit Association Hires New Director Of Member Relations & Communications …

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today that China has agreed to allow all apple varieties produced in the United States access to the Chinese market.  The agreement was finalized during bi-lateral negotiations in San Francisco last week but comes after years of work.  Expanding market access to China has been a top priority for U.S. Apple Association (USApple) as directed by the Board of Directors. …

Merrill N. Dibble has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Sun World International, LLC. The announcement was made by Renewable Resources Group Inc. principals Cole Frates and Ari Swiller.   …

Misionero Vegetables continues to expand its sales staff with the addition of its newest salesperson -Ashley Edwards. In her new role, Ashley will expand prospective and current accounts to meet the company’s sales objectives. …