Mission Produce Hires Megan Rood As Sales Representative

Mission Produce Inc, Oxnard, CA, a global avocado and asparagus supplier has hired Megan Rood as sales representative. Rood is a recent graduate of Cal Poly State University with a degree in Agribusiness. During Megan’s

Renaissance Food Group Hires Retail Industry Veteran

October 2, 2009 Boise Public Affairs Group

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — Renaissance Food Group announced today that Don Ochoa has joined Renaissance Food Group as Vice President of Business Development. After more than 29 years with Safeway, Ochoa will oversee the integration

Eurofresh Farms wins trade publication award for ‘Arizona Grown’ campaign

October 2, 2009 Sam Brace, Eurofresh Farms

Eurofresh Farms, an Arizona farming operation and the leading producer of greenhouse tomatoes in the United States, has won a 2009 Marketing Excellence award from Produce Business magazine for its recent “Arizona Grown” campaign. The grower was the only greenhouse operation honored by the publication.

Dr. Cliff Ohmart Joins SureHarvest

Internationally recognized sustainable agriculture leader to head professional services.

USDA Launches ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ Initiative

October 2, 2009 USDA

The campaign is aimed at connecting consumers with local producers to create new economic opportunities for communities.