PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference Focuses on Key Issues for Food Retailers in 2023

Industry leaders and key government insiders shared their insight on everything from holiday trends to inflation challenges to the potential impact of upcoming elections with members of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association this week in Hershey. 

Delicious USA Pears in Season Now

November 1, 2022 Pear Bureau Northwest

Fall is in full swing, and fresh Pacific Northwest–grown USA Pears are available now in produce sections from coast to coast. As the leaves change colors, Oregon and Washington growers are harvesting an estimated 16 million standard box equivalents of fresh, USA-grown pears.

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Signs On as Exclusive Sponsor of USHBC’s Blueberry Industry Leadership Program

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a blueberry genetics and nursery company, has signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the U.S. Blueberry Council’s (USHBC) Blueberry Leadership Program. The program, launched in March 2022, helps up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry grow their leadership skills, connect with and learn from innovative thought leaders, and improve their industry intelligence.

Limoneira Closes $20 Million Sale of its Oxnard Packing Facility

November 1, 2022 Limoneira

Limoneira Company announced it has closed its previously announced sale of its Oxnard Lemon Packing Facility (“OLA”) in Ventura County, California to Ventura County Railway Company for $20 million in cash proceeds.

Tozer Introduces a New Innovative Parsnip Variety

November 1, 2022 Tozer

Tozer, an innovator in the vegetable breeding industry, cherishes their deep-rooted traditions while being deeply committed to exceptional customer service, as well as extensive research and development. Through the work of Tozer’s groundbreaking seed breeding program, the company pioneered the development of F1 hybrid parsnip varieties with the release of Gladiator, the world’s first commercial F1 hybrid parsnip.