Heeren Bros. and Walsma & Lyons Announce Joint Venture Merger

Michigan-based Heeren Bros., Inc., and Walsma & Lyons announces a joint-venture merger that positions the new organization to become one of the Midwest’s leading full-service produce and distribution, brokerage, refrigerated transportation and logistics companies.

June California Avocado Month Program Enters Seventh Year

It’s June, which means it is time for the seventh annual California Avocado Month promotion designed by the California Avocado Commission (CAC). This year’s program includes a food hall partnership, activities by spokesperson Chef Sam Zien, public relations and influencer outreach, blogger recipe development, digital and social support.

Inspired Greens Set to Celebrate its Canadian Roots

June 14, 2019 THE STAR GROUP

‘Canada is celebrating its 152nd birthday and Inspired Greens is celebrating a greenhouse expansion and two years of being grown clean without ever spraying pesticides,’ said David Karwacki, CEO of The Star Group.

Pear Industry Elects New Officers For 2019-20 Season

June 14, 2019 Pear Bureau Northwest

On Thursday, May 30th, the pear industry elected new officers during their annual meeting in Portland, OR. With the full confidence of the marketing organization, the newly elected officers to the Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) will lead the board, and the newly elected officers to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) will lead the committee in accordance with Marketing Order 927: Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington.

Europatat Congress 2019 A Unique and Successful Event for the Sector

June 14, 2019 Europatat

On 13 June, the European potato community has gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the Europatat Congress 2019. Under the slogan “The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food”, the annual event organised by Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, and NFGF, the Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable wholesalers, has focused on the many assets of the sector in innovation, sustainability and circular economy.