Month: August 2016

A network of farmers dedicated to finding the most ecological way to grow fruit in the Northeast have achieved an increase of over 50% in certified Eco Apple® acres for the 2016 season. The partnership aims to provide the region’s consumers with just-picked local apples that have been grown with the health of humans and bees in mind. …

The United Fresh Produce Association’s second annual BrandStorm™ marketing event will take place November 14-16, 2016 in San Francisco, CA at the Hilton Financial District San Francisco. Following the educational event, BrandStorm attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an industry tour hosted by Clif Bar & Company. …

Taylor Farms, in partnership with Labor of Love, gave thanks to two automated harvesting crews for their service to the agriculture industry this week. The automated romaine harvester was introduced by Taylor Farms in 2009 and provides an ergonomically correct working environment to harvesting crews.
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PRO*ACT, the produce supply-chain management company, has announced that Kristie Waters joined the company as Vice President of Client Development. Waters is a produce industry veteran with experience in sales, marketing and business development. She will work with the client development team to achieve its goal of ensuring awareness of the benefits of PRO*ACT and strengthen strategic relationships with existing and prospective clients. …

Mann Packing announced the hiring of Greg Komar to the position of director of food safety and product quality. Komar will be responsible for all food safety and product quality systems for the company. …