Cammie Ramsey recently joined the staff at Salinas, CA-based Mann Packing Co. as a marketing assistant.

Ramsey graduated from Arizona State University in 2010. After returning to Salinas she interned at Mann in several different departments, concluding her internship in the marketing department.

Sam Sleiman, former co-owner and founder of Accu-Label Inc. in Lakeshore, ON, recently sold his half interest in Accu-Label to start his own company, LABELPAC Inc., where he serves as sole owner and president.

The year 2013 was an extremely successful year for Giorgio Fresh in Temple, PA, and for its organic sales, which increased at double-digit rates, according to Bill Litvin, regional sales and national account manager for the company.

The city of Fresno, in partnership with the Fresno Food Expo Advisory Committee, formally announced open registration for the 2014 Fresno Food Expo, which shifted its dates from March to July 24, 2014 to accommodate the more than 2,500 fresh produce growers and packers in the San Joaquin Valley accounting for an economic impact of $113.4 billion in 2012. The announcement was made Jan. 28 at the Fowler Packing facility.

At its most recent board meeting in January, the Hass Avocado Board approved a recommendation that represents a significant organizational change giving a greater voice in official matters to offshore producers.

WASHINGTON — The 2014 farm bill heads to the Senate after the House of Representatives approved the conference report Wednesday by a 251-166 vote.

Some members of the House, including Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), cited the boost for specialty crop program as a reason he supported the nearly 1,000-page conference report during the debate on the House floor.