Produce

United Fresh Immediate Past Chairman Ron Midyett, Apio, Inc., has announced the slate of new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors, effective at its April 29, 2015 meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. …

On March 1, 2015, Primus Group Inc. concluded the sale of its auditing division to Javier Sollozo, its former Director of Auditing Operations. Now the company is looking to expand its service offerings in the wake of the sale. While auditing currently defines Primus Group, Inc. in many of its clients’ minds, the firm’s core services actually include microbiological testing offered from seven facilities based in the US and Mexico, data management, pesticide residue analyses, and a service offering supply chain review for fresh produce suppliers.  …

On Monday, March 23, 2015, UC Davis students will come together with ag industry professionals at the Grower-Shipper Association (GSA) office to learn about summer internship opportunities in Salinas Valley agriculture. This event is a collaborative effort between GSA and the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. …

Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. of Boerne, Texas is voluntarily recalling Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts, Lot Code #31435001, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. …

Aurora Products, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of certain lots of NATURAL WALNUTS and TRAIL MIXES CONTAINING WALNUTS because they have the potential to contain Salmonella which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. …