Marketing
United Fresh releases FreshFacts 2015 Year in Review
United Fresh Produce Association released the 2015 Year in Review edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report, which examines overall retail trends in produce for the past year. The report also offers insights into performance and consumer... more »
Seed industry to “Storm the Hill”
Seed industry advocates from more than 18 states will “Storm the Hill” as part of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Legislative Fly-in, March 15 in Washington, D.C. “ASTA’s broad membership includes companies of all... more »
Talley Farms reveals rebranding
Talley Farms of Arroyo Grande, California revealed its new brand image, which includes a new logo, website, social... more »
Public-private partnerships crucial in crop insurance safety net
Farming is in my blood, and I’m proud of that. I grew up on my family’s sheep ranch in northern Utah and managed our raspberry farm before coming to USDA. For the past three years,... more »
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to join president on trip to Cuba
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Obama when he travels to Cuba later this month, the USDA announced. This historic visit - the first by a sitting U.S. President in nearly 90 years -... more »
AgroFresh announces changes in leadership
The AgroFresh Solutions Board of Directors announced that Thomas Macphee, chief executive officer, has stepped down from his position as of March 10. In addition, Stan Howell will step down from his position as president... more »
AMVAC announces new crop marketing manager
Greg Warren has joined AMVAC Chemical Corp. as crop marketing manager and crop team leader for Fruit & Vegetable/Potato. Warren, who has 30-plus years’ experience in crop protection, micro-irrigation and biotechnology markets, will be responsible for AMVAC’s strategic... more »
Viva Fresh Expo announces interactive education sessions
Drones and the science of weather forecasting are just two key items that will be included in Viva Fresh Produce Expo's interactive education sessions, Viva Fresh announced. The sessions begin on Friday, April 1 at the JW Marriott Hill... more »