Mushroom Council Adds Top Produce Marketers to Fuel Growth

March 12, 2025 The Mushroom Council

Cristie Mather steps in as Vice President of Marketing, and Adriane Rippberger joins as Director of Marketing. Together, they bring decades of expertise in fresh produce marketing and commodity board strategy, positioning the Council to drive even greater awareness and demand for fresh mushrooms.

John Anderson Marks 50 Remarkable Years of Leadership at Oppy

March 12, 2025 Oppy

Under John Anderson’s leadership, Oppy has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies every year since 2002, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures four times, as well as Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2020 and 2021.

California Walnut Commission Secures USDA Funding to Expand Global Market Opportunities

The USDA has awarded the CWC $3.6 million through the 2025 Market Access Program (MAP). In addition, the CWC has received $14 million in Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) funds, to be utilized over the next five years.

California Berry Cultivars Expands Premium Variety Portfolio with Castaic and Alhambra

These breakthrough additions join CBC’s established varieties Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas to create the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio addressing critical production challenges.

The FSMA 204 Deadline is Approaching—is Your Produce Operation Ready?

March 12, 2025 Fusionware

Fusionware’s platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details, and shipment records. This ensures end-to-end visibility across the supply chain, reducing the risk of missing or inaccurate data.