Four Major Food Companies Launch Sustainable Food Policy Alliance To Drive Progress In U.S. Public Policies That Shape What People Eat

Four of the nation’s largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet. Founding member companies include Danone North America; Mars, Incorporated; Nestlé USA; and Unilever United States.

Food Safety Net Services Wins BRC Global Standards CEO Award At Food Safety Americas In Nashville

July 16, 2018 Food Safety Net Services

Food Safety Net Services Certification and Audit (FSNS C&A) proudly announces winning the BRC Global Standards CEO Award 2018, presented to Lori Ernst at BRC Global Standards’ Food Safety Americas conference in Nashville. This award is in recognition of the commitment demonstrated by FSNS C&A in expanding the reach of BRC Global Standards throughout North America through their support of using the Standard to help the industry, and their outstanding customer support and service in the delivery of their services in relation to the BRC Global Standards.

USDA Announces Cranberry Volume Control Procedures For Handlers

July 16, 2018 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a final rule establishing diversion procedures for seasonal volume control of cranberries grown under the Marketing Order regulating the handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Long Island in the State of New York. The procedures were recommended by the Cranberry Marketing Committee.

Tanimura & Antle Promotes Nick Sgheiza To Vice President Of Harvest

July 16, 2018 Tanimura & Antle

Tanimura & Antle; a grower, shipper and marketer of premium branded produce; today announced the promotion of Nick Sgheiza to vice president of harvest.

SunFed Promotes Juan Carlos Barrionuevo To Sales Team, Hires Gil Renteria As General Manager

July 16, 2018 SunFed

SunFed® is announcing the promotion of Juan Carlos (JC) Barrionuevo to the company’s sales team in Rio Rico, Arizona. Barrionuevo brings six years of experience to his new role in sales, having previously been a part of SunFed’s warehousing team as the Facility Director in Texas.