Month: March 2017

To-Jo Mushroom’s Tony Summa has been nominated to serve on the American Mushroom Institute’s Penn State Advisory Committee.  Tony brings with him almost 20 years of Mushroom knowledge and a degree in Business Economics from Penn State University. Tony has been To-Jo’s Growing Coordinator for 2 ½ years and has dedicated almost two decades to the industry. …

Viva Fresh today announced the addition of a session focused on U.S. trade policy to the agenda of the upcoming Viva Fresh Produce Expo. The session will feature experts discussing the impacts, both positive and negative, of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the region’s produce industry. …

California Giant Berry Farms just launched a new consumer based campaign called “Follow Us to Our Farm” as they call attention to the item level traceback program in place on their fresh berries. …

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement regarding the “Fresh From Florida” program following the meeting of the House’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee:  …

Tajin Seasonings, the top rated seasoning for fruits and vegetables in Mexico and North America announced at their annual national sales and marketing meeting on February 28th that they are targeting over 1,300 demos across North America in 2017.  The demos are available in local, national and regional chains as well as club stores. Tajin will partner with multiple commodities for these demos including carrots, corn, potato, pineapple, pears, apples, stone fruit, jicama, cucumbers, mangoes, watermelon, avocados, kiwifruit and more.  …