Monday, 23 September 2013

Weis CEO resigns; Hurricane Manuel aftermath; Record Calif. grapes; Mastronardi's Pink Ribbon; IPC's international program

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Weis Markets CEO resigns

Weis Markets Inc. announced David J. Hepfinger, company president and chief executive officer,  has left the company to pursue other interests. Company Vice Chairman Jonathan H. Weis replaces him as interim CEO. READ MORE


Hurricane Manuel causes crop losses, planting delays

After leaving a death toll of at least 197 on the central coast of western Mexico, Hurricane Manuel brought extensive storm damage to growing areas around Culiacan, a major growing area for produce marketed in the U.S. during the late fall, winter and early spring seasons. READ MORE

California table grapes shipped at record pace

California table grapes have been shipped at a record pace in recent weeks. According to USDA data through Sept. 13, five of the past six weeks have seen week-ending shipment totals of over 4 million boxes. READ MORE


Mastronardi partners with Pink Ribbon Produce for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mastronardi Produce will once again be partner with the Pink Ribbon Produce Campaign for the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. READ MORE

IPC international program expands as new markets open

"Exports are huge in the potato industry," said Frank Muir, president of the Idaho Potato Commission. "Total U.S. fresh potato exports are now 900 million pounds, and growing at a rate of 17 percent, and we have been part of that." READ MORE

Calif. Date Administrative Committee will be busy in early 2014

The California Date Administrative Committee will be participating in several high-profile local events in the Coachella Valley in 2014. READ MORE

Sweet potato popularity keeps Nash touting superfood's benefits

Nash Produce is quickly becoming a familiar name throughout the produce industry. The Nash approach to marketing and brand-building has kept company members traveling, spreading the word about its North Carolina sweet potato production. READ MORE

Bland Farms promoting new product lines in October

Bland Farms will have a lot to talk about at the Southeast Produce Council fall show Sept. 26-28 in Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as along the rest of the upcoming fall trade show trail -- and the news is not all about onions. READ MORE

Rick Urschel promoted at Urschel Laboratories

Urschel Laboratories Inc. promoted Rick Urschel from vice president of operations to president and chief executive officer of the company. READ MORE

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