Hass Avocado Board (HAB) Bold Program Achieves a Three-Peat

Twelve new graduates represent the third back-to-back group of leaders to have completed a year-long, intensive period of specialized instruction. Equipped with a deeper understanding of what drives as well as potentially impedes business growth, BOLD Class 3 now contributes to the future of the avocado industry at a higher level and joins the ranks of previous BOLD graduates already serving on boards in the avocado industry.

FDA ALERT: Gibson Farms Voluntarily Recalls Organic Light Halves and Pieces Shelled Walnuts Because of Possible Health Risk

May 2, 2024 Gibson Farms, USFDA

The Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in CA and WA. Gibsons Farms Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold in bulk boxes in Net Wt. 25 lbs quantities and can be identified by lot 3325-043 & 3341-501 with expiration dates 5/21/25 & 6/7/25.

Change at the Helm of New York’s Trade Office of Peru

May 2, 2024 PromPeru

PromPeru (the Trade Office of Peru in New York) announces a change in its director position. Bernardo Muñoz, Director of the office for over five years will be transitioning to lead the Trade Office of Peru in Shanghai. The New York office welcomes Diana Pita as its new Trade Commissioner.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Kicks Off 40th Jersey Fresh Season

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Edward D. Wengryn and other state and local officials today kicked off the 40th Anniversary of Jersey Fresh with a visit to Consalo Family Farms, which grows and packages locally grown produce and other farm products now appearing in farmers markets and stores around the state.

Innovative Program Creates Opportunities for Professionals Across the Blueberry Supply Chain to Build Skills and Boost Careers

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has launched the application process for the third class of its Blueberry Leadership Program that elevates up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry. The program will accept up to 10 talented, passionate professionals from across the supply chain to become the third group of fellows in the program.