Industry Forecasts Sizable 2013 Apple Crop

July 1, 2013 US Apple Association

At two separate gatherings of the apple industry over the past week, the forecast for 2013 was for a sizable apple crop.

Jeff Gargiulo Joins Lipman's Board Of Directors

July 1, 2013 Lipman

Lipman, North America’s largest open field tomato grower, has elected Jeff Gargiulo to its board of directors. A produce industry veteran, Gargiulo currently owns and operates Gargiulo Vineyards, a Napa Valley Winery and is the chairman of Greenleaf Produce, a produce foodservice distributor in San Francisco.

Deputy Ag Commissioner Shepp Named FL Citrus Department's Chief Operating Officer

Shannon Shepp, the state's deputy commissioner of agriculture, will move to the Florida Department of Citrus in August to become its chief operating officer.

Nunhem's Premium Takeaway Watermelon: Seeds So Small You Don't Notice Them

July 1, 2013 Nunhems

Everyone loves watermelon as a treat, right? Goes without saying. But what consumers definitely don’t like is having to swallow or spit out those big black pips that come with every mouthful!  So, what could be better than knowing that Nunhem’s Premium Takeaway watermelon combines the best of both worlds: a juicy, sweet tasting product that contains seeds so small, you can eat them without even noticing.