LEAD STORY
It’s the dog days of summer in Washington, DC, and Congress is a step closer toward enacting one of its top agenda items, the 2018 farm bill. Prior to the Fourth of July, the Senate passed a farm bill by a vote of 86-11, and on its second attempt, the House squeaked through a bill by a 213-211 vote. Before Congress left town for the August recess, both chambers voted to go to a Conference Committee to reconcile the differences...
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Today's Headlines
- Farm Fresh Direct adds two potato veterans to sales staff
- Target names John Bauer SVP of global inventory management
- Convenience and organic keep Ocean Mist a top player
- In the Trenches: Organic produce still has challenges to overcome
- Truck rates off highs, but still remain solid
- California pomegranate industry looks for rebound crop
- Fresh sales highlight Walmart’s strong quarter
- Apeel Sciences’ citrus product triples shelf life
What's New
In its continuing effort to build the newest and most technically advanced facilities, Wolcott, NY-based Fowler Farms has embarked on another building campaign this past spring.
David Williams, vice president of sales and marketing, said the company continues work on its main farm in Wolcott.
“Our work here is on new controlled atmosphere storage rooms that...
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Seasonal climates and soil in New York makes for some of the country’s most flavorful and high-quality apple varieties. And Glenmont, NY-based New York Apple Sales is on top of every variety that’s grown in the state. In fact, the company is the most diversified grower-marketer in New York. By partnering with grower families from regions across the state, it...
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Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., the developer of nonbrowning Arctic apple varieties, has made several significant hires that will be key to the company’s continued growth.
JF Gamelin joined OSF’s senior management team as director of sales and is responsible for leading sales operations for Arctic...
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PMA Foodservice serves up some fresh ideas
MONTEREY, CA — Hungry for fresh ideas? PMA Foodservice is the show for you! With an entirely revamped, two-day pro...
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Matt Hubbard, Karen Caplan and Frank Abbate of Frieda’s Inc
Northwest pears bounce back from last year's small crop
Northwest pear growers released their latest crop estimate for the 2018-19 season. Based on data reported from Washington's Wenatc...
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