CoolSys Appoints Chris Schulken as Chief Operating Officer

November 9, 2020 CoolSys

CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced today it has appointed Chris Schulken as chief operating officer (COO).

Tanimura & Antle Voluntary Recalls Packaged Single Head Romaine Lettuce Due to Potential E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

November 9, 2020 FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7.

Hazel Tech & London Fruit Launch New Quality Technology for Limes

November 9, 2020 London Fruit

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for the fresh produce industry to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste and Pharr, TX-based London Fruit, a leading shipper of limes, mango, and other tropicals have announced a new partnership in the lime category.

Stemilt Encourages Multi-Variety Ads and Totes to Counter Apple Category Volume and Dollar Dip

November 9, 2020 Stemilt

Apple volumes and dollars dipped slightly across the U.S. in October 2020 compared to the year prior, while bags continued to be a leading merchandising strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stemilt reveals these and other Fruit Tracker Fast Facts in its latest video analysis following the release of Nielsen retail scan data ending October 24th.

General Produce Leaving Downtown Sacramento for Metro Air Park

After 87 years, wholesaler General Produce Co. is leaving Downtown Sacramento for a build-to-suit location in Metro Air Park to be developed by Buzz Oates.