Feb. 03, 2011
Driscoll Strawberry Associates Incorporated is merging all of its North and South American operations under one division. Kevin Murphy will serve as the president to the new regionally aligned organization, known as "Driscoll's of the Americas." Driscoll's Chairman and CEO J. Miles Reiter said “Over the last 25 years, we have seen Driscoll’s grow and develop into a multi-faceted leader of the North American fresh berry industry. This new company structure will help us build a foundation for the next 25 years of continued growth in this exciting industry."
Mastronardi Produce will begin shipping Sunset Sweet Bell Peppers as early as the end of February. Other products will soon follow, starting in early March, including the Campari, Romana, One Sweet Tomatoes, Splendido, and the seriously sweet Zima tomatoes. The company expects to have all commodities in full production by April 1st.
Gills Onions was recognized last month for its outstanding commitment to product safety and quality. The company was awarded the SQF 2000 Level 2 accreditation for HACCP Based Food Safety Plans after participating in their food safety training program. The certification system rewards companies that demonstrate an outstanding dedication to food safety. Director of Sales and Marketing at Gills Onions, Nelia Alamo, stated that “We take pride in our ability to deliver consistently excellent products, and the SQF 2000 certification results are just one more way for us to relay that message.”
