Robinson Fresh has developed a formula for success when it comes to distribution of watermelons. “Robinson Fresh sources melons grown throughout North, Central, and South America as well as Europe, making this a truly global category for the company as we strive toward global year-round production on all continents,” Category General Manager Josh Knox told The Produce News.

Change at Nardella Inc., located at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, is done with patient intent. The company, which occupies units G-4 through G-6 in the blue section of the facility, has 32 years of successful business history.

John Durante, president of Nardella told The Produce News that business is solid because the company recognizes its strengths.

PATERSON, NJ — The April dinner meeting of the Eastern Produce Council has long been noted for two key components: new leadership is announced, and it is hosted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Those two components were in full force at the EPC dinner meeting held Tuesday evening, April 21, here at The Brownstone.

The Eastern Produce Council held its April dinner meeting Tuesday, April 21, at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. The evening, hosted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, concluded with the introduction of new EPC leadership.

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Salinas, CA-based Taylor Farms has notified foodservice companies of a spinach recall after Michigan inspectors detected pathogens in foodservice product during routine testing.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development’s Geagley Laboratory tested spinach that was pre-packaged and ready for institutional use and stored in a food warehouse facility as part of the state’s routine food-safety assurance program.

Target has named Anne Dament its senior vice president of merchandising. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the strategic repositioning of Target’s food business.