Produce

After being one of the first to sign up to PMA’s initiative, ‘Eating by Example’, Valley Fruit & Produce is embracing fresh produce in the work place. Eating by Example is an intra-industry initiative to have produce organizations model the behavior they encourage in the wider community: to consume more produce (pma.com/eatingbyexample #EatingByExample). …

The Grinstead Group, a consultancy and executive support organization specializing in the fresh produce industry, is proud to announce that Bobby Grinstead has joined the company in a sales and marketing position. Bobby graduated from Arizona State University in 2011 and has since been employed by Cigna Group Insurance. …

In late April, packaging professionals from around the country gathered in Chicago for a two-day forum centred around industry collaboration and solving the unique challenges related to reusable packaging. Attendees of the forum had an opportunity to hear real-world examples, experiences and best practices from peers in similar industries. …

Harvest is underway at Orchard View Farms, where expectations are high for a fast-paced, top-quality season. …

The United Fresh Produce Association co-hosted a Congressional Briefing with Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) on Increasing Students’ Access to Fruits and Vegetables: Salad Bars in Schools. Prior to the briefing Congressman Ryan introduced The Salad Bar in Schools Expansion Act in the House of Representatives. …