Annabel Arena, matriarch of Frank Donio Inc. and daughter of Frank Donio, who founded the growing, shipping and produce distributing company in 1933 that bears his name, died Friday, March 6, at her home in Hammonton, NJ, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs.

Brothers Aaron and Derek Johnson, who were convicted of felony counts of conspiracy and making false statements to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency and law enforcement officials after a jury returned a unanimous verdict in Fargo, ND, Dec. 11, have 14 days to appeal their sentences handed down by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson on March 9.

March marks the beginning of peak heirloom artichoke season and Ocean Mist Farms is supporting sales with multiple activities designed to generate sales and consumer awareness for this special variety of fresh artichokes.

In 2001, the Oppenheimer Group was named among Canada’s Best Managed companies, starting what is now Oppy's 14-year streak of consecutive recognition. The company was also the named to the Best Managed Platinum Club for the eighth time.

Professional Produce a grower, packer and distributor located in Vernon, CA, has recently undergone some vast overhauls of its operations between a new sorting/packing machine and achieving SQF Level 2 certification.

The New England Produce Council has announced that food industry expert Kevin Coupe will deliver the keynote address at the council's annual expo this September.