Southeast Produce Council Announces 2025 Vorhees Vision Scholarship Recipients

February 11, 2025 The Southeast Produce Council

The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals.

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet this month in Stevens Point.  

KRONEN Introduces a New Cabbage-Cutting Machine and Washing Solution

February 11, 2025 KRONEN GmbH

The CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine is designed to cut entire cabbage heads and can process large quantities of up to 5,000 kg per hour, achieving perfect cutting quality with red and white cabbages measuring up to 350 mm in diameter. The large feeding hopper enables the machine to be filled continuously. 

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Seeks Nominees for State Member Positions

Members of the highbush (cultivated) blueberry industry are now seeking nominees to fill U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) state member and alternate positions for the 2026 to 2028 term. The nomination period will begin on March 21, 2025. 

New Coalition Seeks Policy Fix for Essential Food Businesses & Organizations

February 10, 2025 NYC Food Distribution Alliance

The Alliance, a coalition representing more than 200 food businesses and organizations, includes major industry leaders such as Chefs’ Warehouse, Fulton Fish Market, LP Seafood & Specialty, Food Bank For NYC, Baldor Specialty Foods, the New York City Hospitality Alliance, Acme Smoked Fish, Wellness in the Schools, Katzman, New York Common Pantry, Master Purveyors, and Great Performances. Over the coming weeks and months, the NYC Food Distribution Alliance will be calling attention to the severe strain congestion pricing is placing on New York City’s food supply chain and urging policymakers to exempt essential food distributors based within the five boroughs.