Produce

The new year is ushering in a brand new day at Colorful Harvest, with personnel changes at several levels.  Doug Ranno, long time COO, will be moving on to pursue other interests in 2014, following an ownership change that was announced in late 2013.  Steffanie Smith will carry on the leadership role as the company’s new CEO.  “Doug’s talent and energy will be missed, and we wish him well.  We look forward to building on the foundation that has been laid, and taking the company to new heights in 2014,” said Smith. …

Earl’s Organic Produce, San Francisco’s first organics-only produce supplier, is growing its distribution facility and expanding its banana business to boot. …

The complete Educational Seminar details and schedule have been announced by the Georgia Watermelon Association for their upcoming Annual Meeting.  The event, to be held January 24-26, 2014, at Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort in St. Simons, Georgia, offers watermelon growers the opportunity to learn the latest trends and techniques in watermelon growing.  It also offers a trade show, networking opportunities and the much anticipated Watermelon Queen Competition. …

On the last day of the Bloomberg administration, city officials bought some time in their long-running effort to keep the Hunts Points Terminal Produce Market from leaving the Bronx for New Jersey or elsewhere. …

Tickets are on sale for the 35th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet on Feb. 11, which will honor four inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. …