Citrus Veteran John Famini Joins Interfresh Staff

January 3, 2018 Interfresh

Interfresh, Inc. announced today that citrus industry veteran John Famini has joined the company in the role of National Accounts Manager for the Citrus Department.

Verdant Partners And Golden Sun Marketing Announce Deeper Collaboration

January 3, 2018 Verdant Partners LLC

Verdant Partners LLC, the leading transaction advisory firm for agribusiness announces a deeper collaboration with Golden Sun Marketing, a strategy and marketing services company focused in the fresh produce supply chain. The scope of work will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the produce sector. Dean V. Cavey, Garrett L. Stoerger, and Bud Hughes of Verdant Partners will be working more closely with Don Goodwin and Tom Thompson of Golden Sun Marketing.

Orange Growers Hail Buchanan Bill Signed Into Law

A coalition of Florida orange farmers and agriculture groups said today a new law authored by Congressman Vern Buchanan will help the state’s beleaguered citrus industry bounce back from crop disease and Hurricane Irma.

Citrus Industry Still Recovering From Freeze From 30 Years Ago

January 3, 2018 Steven Sarabia, KRGV

With parts of the Rio Grande Valley under a freeze warning Tuesday night, below freezing temperatures can be deadly for citrus. Most of the industry is still recovering from a freeze over 30 years ago. Just the word “freeze” is enough to put growers on edge.

Exploring Prince Edward Island's Unbeatable Oyster Scene

January 2, 2018 Christian Allaire, Vogue

Dubbed Canada’s food island, PEI is known for its red sand beaches and historic lighthouses, but it’s also one of the country’s biggest oyster producers, exporting to major markets across North America and Asia.