Checkoff Partners To Launch New Beef Items

February 26, 2016 The Beef Checkoff Program

Krystal®, one of the country’s first hamburger chains established in the South, is re-inventing tradition with a brand new menu of Country-Fried items, available for a limited time. The core of the line is the Country-Fried Steak Krystal, an item that came about as a result of a partnership with the beef checkoff.  The Country-Fried Steak Krystal and other menu items are set to debut today — Monday, Feb. 22, 2016.

Edible Garden Awarded New Food Compliant Certifications

February 26, 2016 Terra Tech Corp

Terra Tech Corp., a vertically integrated cannabis-focused agriculture company, today announced its subsidiary, Edible Garden®, has received the following certifications: USDA Certified Organic, The Non-GMO Project certification and the Kosher Certification. These follow the Global Food Safety Initiative Certification issued in September 2015.

Freshway Foods' Larry Schultz To Retire

February 26, 2016 Freshway Foods

Freshway Foods announced that Larry Schultz, 45-year veteran of the fresh produce industry, is retiring. Larry started his career with the Crosset Company in June, 1970, two days after his high school graduation, and will wrap up his career with Freshway Foods in early 2016.

FPAA Association Members Describe Importance Of Spring Policy Summit In New Video Series

In order to promote the participation and engagement in the dialogue that the FPAA Spring Policy Summit 2016 facilitates for the industry, FPAA has been releasing a series of videos in which members of the association explain why this event is crucial in the betterment of the industry and the continued supply of fresh produce to United States and Canada.

Mann Packing Hires Director Of Human Resources And Director Of Business Development

February 26, 2016 Mann Packing Company

Mann Packing announced the hiring of Paul Eads to the newly created position of director of human resources and Martin Flewell to the position of director of business development.