JBJ and Veg-Land, leaders in sustainable agriculture and organic produce, announced the appointment of Elisha Cope to its team. Elisha will take on a pivotal role in driving the development and expansion of the company’s organic vegetable program, bringing her extensive expertise and passion for the industry to this dynamic initiative. She will be joining the team at this year’s IFPA show at the Veg-Land booth No. 4197.

 A coalition of produce industry leaders has released A Guide: Fraud Prevention in Produce, a comprehensive resource designed to help companies protect themselves against the rapidly escalating threat of fraud that has cost the industry tens of millions of dollars annually.

Wakefern Food Corp. announced the appointment of Travis Riepenhoff as group vice president, Fresh. Riepenhoff succeeds Mark Van Buskirk, who now leads Wakefern’s Center Store divisions as group vice president.

This week, the Bee Sweet Citrus team is off to IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, CA. The company plans to kick off its new season by debuting a new booth, packaging and more.

At Bottomley Farms, we believe in growing more than just crops — we grow legacies, nurture communities, and sow seeds for a better tomorrow. As a proud family-owned and operated farm, our roots trace back to the late 1960s when we began with a single, humble crop: cabbage. From those early days, our passion for agriculture and commitment to quality has helped us evolve into one of the most dynamic farming operations in the Southeast.

When the Fowler family heads to Anaheim, CA, for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, they’ll be bringing more than just apples.