Naturipe Farms Launches FeBLUEary Celebration with Focus on Organic Blueberries

February 5, 2020 Naturipe Farms

Naturipe Farms, the world’s largest grower and packer of fresh blueberries, is excited to continue celebrating the Year of the Blueberry this February by announcing their third annual FeBLUEary campaign.

California Avocado Season On Approach

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) announced a significantly larger crop forecast for their fiscal year (November 2019 through October 2020) compared to the prior year: 369 million pounds. This volume likely will mean a longer California avocado season and expanded distribution compared to 2019.

Fox Packaging Names Lucas Fox Director of Operations

February 5, 2020 Fox Packaging

Fox Packaging™, an industry leader in packaging innovation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucas Fox to Director of Operations. In his new role, Fox will oversee production activity across all operation departments; including production, shipping and receiving, engineering, printing, maintenance and more.

Industry Veteran Mike Browne joins Mission Produce, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer

February 5, 2020 Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc., the world’s most advanced avocado network, announced today that industry executive leader Mike Browne has joined the company as the Chief Operating Officer reporting to Mission Produce’s President and CEO Steve Barnard.

Carissa Olsen Promoted to President & CEO of Nokota Packers, Inc.

February 5, 2020 Fresh Solutions Network

Fresh Solutions Network announced today that Carissa Olsen was appointed President & CEO of NoKota Packers, Inc., following the retirement of Steve Tweten in December 2019.