Pear Bureau Northwest Announces Third Annual Retail Display Contest For USA Pears

Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to introduce their 3rd annual nationwide display contest open to retailers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada beginning January 15, 2016.

Hollandia Produce, L.P. To Become Employee-Owned

January 7, 2016 Hollandia Produce

Hollandia Produce, L.P., the leading purveyor of living butter lettuce, announced today it is transitioning the Company to become employee-owned by implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). Pete Overgaag will stay on as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assisted by the current executive management team, will remain heavily involved in Company operations through this transition.

Registration Opens For United Fresh 2016 Convention And Expo

Registration opens today for United Fresh 2016, the leading convention and expo for the fresh produce industry. Hosted once again at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois this June 20-22, the event will prove to be the largest to date. Showcasing the most creative new produce innovations and fresh food trends, cutting-edge tools and technology, business-to-business meeting suites, an expert consultation center, produce innovation awards and industry-leading education, United Fresh IS produce innovation.

Mexico To Impose New Duties On US Apples After Dumping Allegations

January 7, 2016 Mai Hoang, Yakima Herald

The Mexican government is imposing new duties on most U.S. apple exports starting today in response to allegations of dumping, according to a ruling published Wednesday.

2015 Record Year For FDA Refusals Of Shrimp Contaminated With Banned Antibiotics

January 6, 2016 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The agency reported refusing a total of 213 seafood entry lines last month.  Of these, only 3 (1.4%) were of shrimp entry lines refused for reasons related to banned antibiotics.