Gourmet Mushrooms Purchases Diversified Natural Products Plant

Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc., a company from California, recently closed a deal and officially purchased a mushroom plant in the City of Scottville. What used to be Diversified Natural Products is now Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc.

Conflicting 'Shoppers Guides' Create More Confusion

Within a month of each other, an environmental group and consumer advocacy group released two different produce “shoppers guides.”  While both “shoppers guides” were supposedly based upon pesticide residue sampling results from the USDA Pesticide Data Program, they are in direct conflict with each other and feature different items on their “buy/don’t buy” lists creating even more consumer confusion.

National Watermelon Association Announces New Officers

The National Watermelon Association recently elected a new slate of officers for the 2015-2016 year that will serve through the conclusion of the Association’s national convention in February 2016 (New Orleans, LA).  They officers will serve in various roles throughout the year to support the efforts of the Association. 

Ocean Mist Farms To Expand Coachella Facility

April 1, 2015 Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms is expanding its cooler facility in Coachella, Calif., this spring to be in operation for the Fall 2015 desert-growing season.

Triangle's VFFS Baggers Offer Higher OEE, Improved Seal Integrity, Film Savings

Looking for airtight package seals, increased product throughput, and improved product quality? Triangle’s Model XYS08 and XYM11U vertical form fill seal baggers now offer an optional Ultrasonic back seal in addition to Ultrasonic cross seal. Ultrasonic welding technology is ideal for leafy produce, cheese, confectionery, and other industries that require 100% seal integrity for an airtight product. In addition, customers enjoy savings on film and labor, higher output, and improved product quality.