Nature's Greens & Monique Coleman Star In Satellite Media Tour

April 2, 2015 WP Rawl

WP Rawl, the premier grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens in the U.S., announced today results from its satellite media tour (SMT) last month. The tour featured Nature’s Greens and brand partner and healthy eating advocate, Monique Coleman.

California Imposes First Mandatory Water Restrictions To Deal With Drought

Owners of large farms, who obtain their water from sources outside the local water agencies, will not fall under the 25 percent guideline. State officials noted that many farms had already seen a cutback in their water allocations because of the drought. In addition, the owners of large farms will be required, under the governor’s executive order, to offer detailed reports to state regulators about water use, ideally as a way to highlight incidents of water diversion or waste.

Driscoll's Announces Changes In CEO Leadership

April 2, 2015 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s, the world’s largest distributor of fresh berries, announced today CEO succession plans as J. Miles Reiter, Chairman and current CEO, communicated changes in the company’s leadership structure. Reiter announced that Kevin Murphy, current President and COO, will assume the CEO role effective April 1, 2015.

Pompeii Is Extending Its Line Of Produce Enhancers

April 2, 2015 Pompeii

Pompeii is extending its line of Produce Enhancers to include a new portion controlled item for kids (and aren't we all "kids" at heart?!)

Why Is Some Of The Best Salmon Bypassing US Consumers?

April 1, 2015 Nancy Gagliardi, Forbes

Bristol Bay is the source of over 50% of the world’s wild sockeye which is prized for its high-quality flavor and taste. Yet the fact remains that most Americans don’t eat it as it’s exported.  In fact, 91% of the seafood Americans eat comes from abroad (and is often farmed) while as much of 1/3 of the seafood caught in the states gets exported. In other words, the good stuff is sent overseas.