California Governor declares drought emergency 01.17.2014 By Ron Sterk Governor Brown calls on Californians to reduce water usage by 20%.Read More
Western drought worsens and widens 01.17.2014 By Ron Sterk Initial water allocation only 5%.Read More
Pacific Trellis to acquire Dulcinea Farms 12.17.2013 By Keith Nunes Dulcinea Farms is a marketer of melons, cantaloupe and tomatoes.Read More
Infographic: Turkey dinner cost down from 2012 11.19.2013 By Ron Sterk and Monica Watrous Average price of dinner for 10 pegged at $49.04, according to Farm Bureau.Read More
U.S. 2013-14 orange crop down 5% from last year 11.11.2013 By Laura Lloyd Florida crop down 6% and near 25-year low.Read More
Chiquita shaking up salads 11.08.2013 By Monica Watrous Company narrowed loss in third quarter.Read More
Multiple recalls issued on Listeria concerns 11.04.2013 By Monica Watrous Refrigerated ready-to-eat products from Reser's Fine Foods, salad kits from Taylor Farms and Mexicali dip from Dutch Treat Salads, L.L.C. are included in recalls.Read More
Fresh Del Monte earnings slip on banana supply 10.30.2013 By Monica Watrous Net sales increased 9% during the third quarter.Read More
Jensen brothers plead guilty in 2011 Listeria outbreak 10.23.2013 By Eric Schroeder Sentencing set for Jan. 28, 2014.Read More
Del Monte cans its food business 10.11.2013 By Monica Watrous Company is selling its Consumer Products division to Del Monte Pacific Ltd. for $1.675 billion.Read More