Vidalia Onion Committee Names Grower Of The Year, Hall Of Fame & Debuts Service Excellence Award

February 19, 2015 Vidalia® Onion Committee

This year the Vidalia® Onion Committee (VOC) announced the Farm of the Year, Hall of Fame as well as debuted the new Service Excellence award during their annual banquet on February 7. Approximately 250 people attended the “Denim and Diamonds” themed banquet at the Hawks Point Golf Club in Vidalia, Georgia.

The Grinstead Group To Deliver Customized Services To Food Industry Clients

February 19, 2015 The Grinstead Group

Fresh produce industry veteran, Steve Grinstead, announces the launch of The Grinstead Group, a company that will specialize in executive placement, financial and succession planning and other business strategy development services.  The company, based in Dallas, Texas, will serve companies and professionals across the food industry.

Sunkist Growers Announces Fifth Straight Billion-Dollar Revenue Year

February 19, 2015 Sunkist Growers

Sunkist Growers announced the cooperative's fifth consecutive billion-dollar revenue year at the company's annual meeting on February 18, with 2014 grower payments increasing to $1.1 billion from $873 million in 2013.

Menemsha Fishmonger Sees Hope For Future In Blue Mussel Farm

February 18, 2015 Alex Elvin, Vineyard Gazette

The Vineyard’s first offshore blue mussel farm has a new owner with a long-term vision for the local fishing industry.

Canadian Lobster Shipments To China Have Almost Doubled Annually Since 2010

February 18, 2015 Jess Macy Yu, Sinosphere

Canada’s Atlantic lobsters, known for their hard shells and sweet taste, have become a coveted delicacy in China, with record quantities of the live crustaceans being flown into the country for Lunar New Year celebrations.