UK: Produce World Group Acquires Fenmarc Roots Division
It has been announced that the Produce World Group has purchased the roots division of Fenmarc Produce, based at Swinderby, Lincolnshire. …
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UK: EU Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Visits Total Produce
On the eve of assuming office, incoming EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan visited Irish fresh produce multi-national, Total Produce. The tour began at Total Produce grower, Jim O’Rourke’s Glasshouses in Swords, Co. Dublin before moving on to the nearby Total Produce Central Distribution Centre in Swords. Accompanied by Total Produce Chief Executive, Rory Byrne, Mr. Hogan took the opportunity to discuss the wider European fresh produce industry, the broader economic and environmental factors currently driving the sector and the implications for stakeholders across the supply chain. …
Giant Food Alerts Customers To Recall Of Giant Brand Packaged Cilantro
Following a recall by Shenandoah Growers, Giant Food announced it removed from sale Giant brand packaged cilantro due to potential Salmonella contamination. …
Deardorff Family Farms Part Of Ventura County Sustainability Exchange's Sustainability Event
In conjunction with this year's PMA Fresh Summit, Deardorff Family Farms joined a select group of growers and distributors of Ventura County to invite fresh produce industry members into their backyards for the Ventura County Sustainability Exchange (VCSE). …
Heavenly Villagio Marzano Voted Best Flavored Tomato During PMA Fresh Summit 2014
Village Farms is pleased to announce that all votes have been tallied and our exclusive authentic variety ‘Heavenly Villagio Marzano®’ won the distinction of best tasting tomato during PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA. Visitors to Village Farms exhibit that took part in the Garden Fresh Flavor™ Challenge voted on their favorite tomato among three varieties during a blind taste test. Heavenly Villagio Marzano®, an extremely flavorful San Marzano type of tomato, won the challenge. …