FPAA Lauds Congressional Effort to Preserve Promise of USMCA Sens. Sinema and Moran Stand with their Constituents

FPAA commends Senators Sinema (D-AZ) and Moran (R-KS) and Representatives Schweikert (R-AZ) and Cuellar (D-TX) for leading a bipartisan, bicameral letter raising significant concerns with the Trump Administration’s Section 201 investigation on imported blueberries and Section 332 investigations of imported strawberries, bell peppers, squash, and cucumbers.

Mann Packing Co. Adds Fifth Facility to Lineup of West Coast Operations with Gonzales, CA Opening

January 13, 2021 Mann Packing Company

The new fifth facility will allow Mann Packing to grow its business, elevate its existing operations to unprecedented new heights and provide an innovative new space to help the brand continue to meet consumer needs.

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet Expands Management Team Welcoming Amy Gates

January 13, 2021 Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet

Leading produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet kicks off the year welcoming Amy Gates as Vice President. Amy has been in the produce business for over 21 years and initially will focus on implementing a new ERP and WMS computer systems (given her IT experience) and then will be very active in all facets of the business going forward.

CMI Orchards Uses Technology and Innovation to Produce World-Class Fruit

January 13, 2021 CMI Orchards

The umbrella of CMI Orchards’ owners and partners are leading the industry with their use of cutting-edge technology from the orchard to packing facilities. Adopted innovation delivers efficiency increases, enhancements to freshness and consistency in quality, and an ability to stay relevant at retail.

Markon Hires New Food Safety Director

January 13, 2021 Markon Cooperative

In her new role, Burr will use her proficiency of field and processing practices, product recall expertise, and sustainability knowledge to enhance Markon’s food safety initiatives.