Multiple Efforts Underway to Prevent Future Leafy Greens Outbreaks

As public health agencies last week called an end to the latest E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, the leafy greens community, government regulators and the entire produce industry continue efforts on multiple fronts to prevent future outbreaks.

Hass Avocado Board Releases New Category Market Development Tool

January 24, 2020 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board just released a new Avocado Category Market Development Tool designed to help retailers and industry stakeholders identify, quantify and prioritize potential market-level opportunities for 45 markets.

Veg-Fresh Farms Opens New La Quinta Office

January 24, 2020 Veg-Fresh Farms

Veg-Fresh Farms is excited to announce the opening of our La Quinta, CA sales office to accommodate our expanding citrus and melon program. The citrus program includes five packing houses with strategic location in all districts in California and Mexico.

Produce Marketing Agency Unveils Food Trends and Insights for 2020

January 24, 2020 DMA Solutions

In an effort to provide insight on a constantly evolving food space, DMA Solutions researched the top trends for 2020 across all aspects of the food space and combined findings into an insightful magazine to inform food industry professionals.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Wants More Visas for Foreign Workers to Help Crab Picking Industry

January 23, 2020 BRIAN WITTE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday urged federal officials to allow more H-2B visas for foreign workers to help the state’s $ 355 million seafood industry and seasonal employers.