Produce

The recent cold spell may have slowed the arrival of strawberries, but it has done nothing to diminish the quality and quantity growers expect this year, said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. …

Renewable thermoformed produce packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. has earned the industrys first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label, part of a new voluntary labeling program to help purchasers choose products made with biobased commodities …

It is with great sadness that the Giumarra Companies announces the passing of Mr. Taro Tommy Uchizono. Uchizono passed away on Tuesday, March 22 in Los Angeles at the age of 89. He was born on March 22, 1922 and was a very well-known and respected figure within the North American produce industry. …

The sun is again shining in the asparagus growing areas in California. The asparagus has greatly benefited from the extra time in the beds, said Clark Mizuno, president of Mizuno Farms in Tracy, CA. We are currently packing some of the sweetest asparagus weve seen in years. …

The top minds in specialty crop research will be on display this spring at United Fresh 2011, May 2-5 in New Orleans. The annual convention and expo of the United Fresh Produce Association will again feature posters on food safety, quality assurance, and fresh fruit and vegetable marketing as part of its S-294 Poster Sessions. …