Mission Produce Expands Sales Department

June 3, 2016 Mission Produce

Oxnard-based Mission Produce today announced that it has hired two sales representatives in its domestic sales department.

Growers Order Over 1.5M IFCO Wood Grain RPCs

June 3, 2016 IFCO North America

IFCO North America announced it has signed more than 130 growers to participate in its Wood Grain Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) program.  IFCO Wood Grain RPCs are used to ship fresh produce to Walmart under an agreement reached with the world’s largest retailer in October.

Dole Sponsors Third Annual Tour De Fresh

One of the world’s largest fresh produce providers is sponsoring a three-day road cycling event throughout Northern California – all with the goal of providing healthier food options at schools across the country.

Crunchies Nominated For 2016 United Fresh Produce Innovation Awards

Crunchies Freeze-Dried Beets are a Produce Innovation Awards finalist at this year’s United Fresh Show (booth #1441), proving that single-ingredient snacks can deliver nutrition, taste and convenience all in one.

EFI-Labeled Blueberries, Strawberries And Organic Strawberries Available At Select Costco Stores

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a nonprofit that brings together workers, growers and retailers in the effort to produce safer, more responsibly grown fruits and vegetables, today announced that the GoodFarms brand will debut its craft blueberries, craft strawberries and organic strawberries from EFI-certified farms at Costco locations on the West Coast, Northeast and in Hawaii.