G&R Farms Announces New Hire Jon Ellis Assumes Role of Operations Manager

September 21, 2021 G&R Farms

G&R Farms is proud to welcome new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in the role of Operations Manager.

SEPC Sends Truckload of Water to Aid in Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief

September 21, 2021 Southeast Produce Council

As part of their SEPC Cares initiative, the Southeast Produce Council is proud to partner with the Society of St. Andrew and Publix Super Markets to deliver a straight load of drinking water in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ida. SEPC is reaching out to members in hopes that they are willing to join the rest of the SEPC family by making a contribution to this cause.

Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond to Keynote United Fresh Washington Conference

Senior Adviser to President Biden and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond will keynote Tuesday’s Luncheon General Session, September 21 at 11:30 am ET, during this week’s United Fresh 2021 Washington Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

Jasmine Vineyards Incorporates Hazel Tech to Gain a Quality Advantage in Table Grapes

September 21, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, Inc., developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces a partnership with Jasmine Vineyards, San Joaquin Valley based table grape grower-packer-shipper of more than a dozen different varieties. Known for premium quality, Jasmine Vineyards plans to integrate Hazel® products across their grape portfolio to extend grape shelf life throughout the California grape season. In addition to being a key supplier for the US market, Jasmine Vineyards ships worldwide and is utilizing Hazel’s products in their containers traveling to Asia, Oceania, and other global destinations.

Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN

September 21, 2021 Organic Produce Network

An in-depth workshop on soil health practices and strategies employed in organic production systems that can build resilience to climate shock has been announced as part of the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN (OGS) educational program, slated for December 1-2 in Monterey, CA.