The Castellini Group of Cos., one of the larger fresh produce distributors in the United States, announced the appointment of Brian Kocher to a newly created position of chief operating officer.

The ceremonial groundbreaking at Weis Markets' distribution center expansion in Milton, PA.

The 2015 Vidalia onion season officially got under way April 27. Earlier in the month we spent some time in the field with the people who've been growing Vidalias for decades, discovering the history and heritage behind the world's most famous onion.

Domestic watermelon production is set to kick in high gear for the summer months according to data gathered by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. “Most folks realize that watermelon is the king of Independence Day,” Jason Hanselman, industry affairs associate, told The Produce News. “But our second most important time of the year is the lead up to Memorial Day. Our shippers strive to get as much product into stores as they can for this important holiday that generally marks the beginning of summer for us folks up North.”

The PMA Foundation for Industry Talent's Women's Fresh Perspectives Conference kicked off April 26 at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego. Participants will benefit from a powerhouse speaker lineup that includes Geena Davis, educational sessions and networking opportunities.

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With a larger California cherry crop this year, the Flavor Tree Fruit Co. LLC in Hanford, CA, can get a bit more creative with its offerings and plans to reintroduce its popular “Cherry Bomb” pack.