Northwest D.C.’s New Wegmans Will Be Located In City Ridge — Formerly Known As Fannie Mae

December 3, 2018 Rachel Kurzius, WAMU

Regional grocery chain Wegmans has some intense fans, who’ve been thrilled with the store’s forthcoming debut in D.C. at what was once the headquarters of Fannie Mae. Now, there’s a name for the development on 3900 Wisconsin Ave. Northwest where the grocer will call home — City Ridge.

UC Davis Selects Global Plant Genetics, Ltd. For Strawberry Licensing In Europe, Mediterranean And South America

December 3, 2018 UC Davis Office of Research

The University of California has entered into a master agreement with Global Plant Genetics, Ltd., based in Norfolk, England, for the sublicensing of new strawberry varieties in selected countries within Europe, the Mediterranean and South America. The agreement governs the commercialization of new varieties from the UC Davis Public Strawberry Breeding Program located at the University of California, Davis.

CPMA Welcomes Signing Of USMCA

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association welcomes the signing of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today in Buenos Aires, Argentina. CPMA has been actively involved in the negotiations of the USMCA and has worked closely with negotiators since formal negotiations were launched in summer 2017.

Autumn Glory Apple Returns To Space Aboard DIY Balloon

December 3, 2018 Domex Superfresh Growers®

Superfresh Growers team members designed and built the balloon system, and this year solicited the participation of students from three local programs focused on science and technology: Wide Hollow Elementary School’s Program for Advanced Learning; third-grade classes from East Valley and Wide Hollow elementary schools; a first grade class from Ahtanum elementary and the Yakima Valley Technological Skills Center (YV-TECH).

J. Miles Reiter Returns As Driscoll’s Chief Executive Officer

December 3, 2018 Driscoll’s

J. Miles Reiter has reassumed the position of Chief Executive Officer for Driscoll’s, the market leader of fresh berries, as part of planned leadership restructuring announced today. This restructuring supports Driscoll’s mission to delight berry consumers through alignment of its customers and network of independent growers.