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Kingston Cross Dock & Cold Storage (KCD), announced that industry veteran Brian Osborne has been promoted to General Manager of the facility.  Having joined the team earlier this summer, Brian was quick to utilize his 30 years of experience in cold storage, operations, and logistics to have an immediate impact on the business.  Brian’s focus will be on implementing the numerous upgrades and improvements to the facility’s coolers, software, and food safety systems.  His role will also include business development and adding to the level of customer service offered by KCD. …

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of the locally grown trend, Baloian Farms is proud to announce a partnership with Michigan growers to offer retailers their Sauté Kits with locally grown squash.  This value-added product features yellow and green squash with a seasoning packet included. …

Fresh Solutions Network has been named as a finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Awards in Excellence in Packaging for their innovation and excellence in the Side Delights Gourmet Petite potato product line. …

2014 has been a banner year so far for Pacific Trellis Fruit.   The Dulcinea Farms division, acquired at the beginning of this year, has shown some unprecedented success in its decade long history.  The season has seen the best yield yet in México and Arizona produced similar spectacular results.  The water situation in the San Joaquin Valley had been tough on all growers but Pacific Trellis Fruit nevertheless has stepped up its production in all varieties with increased yields and slightly increased acreage than previous years. …

Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise. Consequently, the Prince Edward Island Potato Board and the Canadian Potato Museum felt that it was important to record and share first-hand accounts from those who helped to build the seed, tablestock and processing potato sectors in the 20th century. …