Kalera Public Ltd. Co. is  recalling 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce sold under the Kalera brand because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

Distribution of the product — with lot codes 001293 and 001294 on the label and — was limited to some retail and foodservice customers in Florida. The company has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure consumers do not receive any of the products affected by the recall.

Vee’s Marketing began operations in 1990, and today distributes onions and potatoes all over the United States and Canada.  

“We are heavier to retail, but we do some foodservice as well,” said Jason Vee, president of the Superior, WI-based company. “Our volume varies. In the summer, when onions are busiest, we probably do 60-70 loads per week. Then late summer, when Minnesota potatoes get going, we probably do 20-30 loads of potatoes as well.”

Tamara Pattison has joined The Save Mart Cos. as senior vice president, chief digital officer. This newly created position will further enhance the organization’s opportunities for emerging digital technologies and e-commerce strategies, enabling future growth.

Last month Salix Fruits, which was recently acquired by GrubMarket, attended Fruit Attraction 2022, which was held in Madrid and hosted 1,740 exhibitors from 57 countries. This was the company's sixth time at the event.

“This is a fair that is growing a lot. I remember the first time I visited it in 2016 and the growth is exponential," said Ignacio Vidales, sales manager for Asia, India, Canada, and Central and South America of Salix Fruits.

Western Growers announced the results of the 2023-24 Western Growers board of directors elections. In addition, during the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting, agricultural icon John Harris will receive the Award of Honor, and David Zanze, president of Pinnacle Claims Management, will be recognized in advance of his retirement.

The Western Growers Annual Meeting is being held Nov. 2-5, 2022 at The Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas and brings growers, shippers and processors together with allies and suppliers in the fresh produce industry.

The New York Apple Association is celebrating the fall by reminding consumers that apple pie made with freshly picked apples are the new go to pie for Thanksgiving this year. 

To add to that excitement, NYAA is offering consumers a chance to win an Apple Pie Kit, which will include a bright red Emile Henry ceramic ruffled pie dish, ApplesfromNY rolling pin, apple slicer and a gift box of New York apples.