Year: 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Mexico’s National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA) are committed to increasing transparency and strengthening monitoring and enforcement controls for organic products traded between the two countries. One important mechanism for achieving this goal is the use of import certificates. …

Union Pacific announced acquisition of Railex LLC's refrigerated and cold storage distribution assets in Delano, California; Wallula, Washington; and Rotterdam, New York. Acquisition does not include Railex Wine Services LLC. …

Houweling’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Reed in the role of Executive VP, Sales, for the Houweling’s Group of Companies, commencing January 5th, 2017. Reed joins the company with over 20 years of greenhouse produce experience, with the last 15 years spent in senior and executive management positions. …

In order to better serve its customers, the company partnered with an experienced family of growers who have been in the business for over 30 years. Together, they planted over 350 acres over the past year to help supplement the existing Mexico and Maine seasons. Thus, this partnership allows CarbAmericas to offer a year-round program. To date, CarbAmericas has been growing broccoli in Maine for over 20 years. …

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., and the Green Bay Packers have named Jim Kurovsky of New Berlin, Wis., as the winning fan of the Free Potatoes for a Year Fan Contest. The lucky Packers fan will receive a year supply of Alsum potatoes. Kurovsky will be awarded a monthly package of an assortment of Alsum potatoes delivered right to his door step. …