Independent Laboratory Test Shows IFCO State-of-the-Art Sanitation Process

November 14, 2019 IFCO

The latest food safety testing conducted on IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) has confirmed damaging pathogens – viruses and bacteria — are removed or deactivated by IFCO’s cleaning, wash and sanitation process. Testing was conducted by a certified independent laboratory.

Stemilt Introduces Fast Facts: The Cast and Calls For Creative Apple Promotions to Overcome Category Shortfalls

November 14, 2019 Stemilt Growers

Stemilt Growers and its industry-leading category insights program, Fruit Tracker™, has launched a video podcast series to share quick facts and analysis around performance for top fruit categories. The first episode of Fast Facts: The Cast features Stemilt marketing director Roger Pepperl and Senior Marketing Manager Brianna Shales.

CPMA and PMA Announce Plan to End Issuing of Generic UPCs

As of December 31st, 2019, Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will no longer issue new generic UPCs.

World Pear Day Set For December 8

November 14, 2019 Pear Bureau Northwest

Taking place on December 8th, World Pear Day will celebrate peak pear season with festivities around the world where consumers will get to enjoy fresh pear samples from the Northwest at a variety of venues.

Sunkist Growers Hires New VP of Strategy

November 14, 2019 Sunkist Growers

Sunkist Growers recently hired citrus-industry veteran Matt Shekoyan to serve as Vice President of Strategy for the 126-year-old citrus cooperative and its sister co-op, Fruit Growers Supply (FGS). In this new role, Matt is working closely with both Sunkist and FGS to optimize and bring to life the companies’ strategic direction.