Produce Powerhouse Expands Team

October 2, 2024 Veg-Fresh Farms

Seasoned veterans Abel Ramos, Jeff Young, and Victor Rodarte join Veg Fresh Farms, a leading provider of fresh produce, to bolster its offerings in Hispanic specialties, chili peppers, squash, onions, potatoes, and citrus.

RPE, LLC Launches Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity with $10,000 Donation to Food Banks

September 25, 2024 RPE, LLC

Through this campaign, consumers will have the opportunity to nominate and vote for local food banks, ensuring funds go directly to the communities that need them the most.

Bad Actors in the ‘Zebra Chip’ Fight are Stacking the Deck

September 17, 2024 USDA, Tellus

Zebra chip is a disease of potatoes that has no cure, but scientists are on the case. They know the bacterium that causes the disease and the insect that carries it. But now, researchers have discovered something they did not know – three new genetic variants (known as haplotypes) of the bacterium and four new insect carriers.

Masser Family of Companies Will Showcase Side Delights Amazables! Potatoes at Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Southern Innovations Tradeshow

September 3, 2024 Fresh Solutions Network (FSN)

Recently launched this past March, Amazables! will be a key item in the Masser booth and will be featured in the Wall of Innovation Showcase.

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Red and Yellow Potato Harvest

August 1, 2024 Alsum Farms

Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Adams, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded, and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers.