Produce

What does a farmer do after sixty years in the business? Some would retire. Some would sell out to the neighbor or the kids. Some would retire and rent out the farm. That is not the case for Owen Froerer of Nyssa, Oregon owner of Froerer Farms, Ida Spear, and Owyhee Produce. …

Although no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported, Dole Fresh Vegetables is initiating a limited voluntary recall of the following products: …

Attracting 67 entries from 56 companies, Ruby Fresh JEWELS Grab-N-Go Pomegranate Aril cups are one of 20 products that have been selected as a Finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging. Winners will be announced at the PMA Fresh Summit on Friday, October 17, 2014. …

Green helium-filled balloons marked a trail to the Grand Opening of Urban Produce as they opened their doors welcoming family, friends and dignitaries. Guests included former California Secretary of Agriculture AG Kawamura and Mayor Steven Choi from Irvine who were thrilled with the “old west” themed celebration. …

Houweling’s Tomatoes is pleased to announce the addition of Lindsay Martinez to the Houwelings’s Marketing Department, in the newly created position of Brand Manager. Lindsay brings 20 years experience in the produce industry as previous Director of Marketing for Boskovich Farms, Oxnard. …