New Director of Grower Relationships Making Major Impact at Maglio Companies McAllen Facility

January 17, 2019 Maglio Companies

Maglio Companies has continued to upgrade and introduce new services through talented leadership at their McAllen, Texas operation. The first order of business was to hire a produce veteran with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, sales, operations and brokerage.

CPS GRABIT Award and Innovation Challenge

January 17, 2019 Center for Produce Safety

The Center for Produce Safety announced $500,000 is available to fund the center’s first Innovation Challenge.

UF/IFAS-Developed ‘Florida Brilliance’ Shines on State’s Strawberry Industry

For years, University of Florida scientists looked for a few characteristics in a more desirable strawberry. Among those traits was a higher yield in November and December — the early part of the Florida season when prices are highest.

Allen Lund Company Announces Two Key Promotions

January 17, 2019 Allen Lund Company

Allen Lund Company announces two key promotions in the Rochester and Charlotte offices, Todd Piccola and Greg Babiarz.

Transformational CPG Operations Leader Joins AeroFarms to Expand their Indoor Vertical Farms Around the World

January 17, 2019 AeroFarms

AeroFarms announced that Roger Post is their new Chief Operating Officer who will oversee all of their Operations, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Engineering, Farm Construction, STACK/Data Systems, and R&D.