Renard Earns Three American Cheese Society Awards

Master cheese maker Chris Renard and the cheese-making team of Renard’s Cheese took home three medals from the 36th annual American Cheese Society competition held July 31-Aug. 3 in Richmond, Virginia.

Peru to Host the Next International Blueberry Organization Summit in 2020

The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities. It has become the most important event on the blueberry industry’s calendar.

RDs, Health and Nutrition Writers and Bloggers Join AFF’s Third Produce Safety Tour

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), in conjunction with Markon Cooperative, hosted its third “Facts, Not Fears” Produce Safety Media Tour for registered dietitians, health and nutrition writers and bloggers on August 19, 20 and 21 in the Salinas Valley. Tour participants visited fruit and vegetable fields as well as engaged with farmers, chefs and scientists with expertise in nutrition and food safety during the three-day event.

Bowery Adds Associates to Marketing and Sales Operations

August 23, 2019 Bowery

Bowery, the modern farming company, has made two key executive hires to oversee the company’s marketing and sales operations.

Apple Exports, Value Down for 2018 Crop, Says USApple

August 23, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

Apple exports for the 2018 crop were down 27 percent from the previous year, said the U.S. Apple Association today at the organization’s annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference. The value of apple exports fell by 22 percent, from $1.1 billion in 2017 to $854 million for the 2018 crop.