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Nov. 21, 2011
Wish Farms is kicking-off what promises to be its biggest Florida strawberry season thus far. The first fruits of the season are harvested from 150 acres and will be available for purchase at most major local grocery store chains just in time for the holidays. A full supply of berries is projected to be available by mid-December, early enough for the holiday push. On top of the more traditional bare root plant, Wish Farms is harvesting plug plants that are transferred to the fields when growth has already been established, effectively producing fruit quicker and with potential for a greater yield. Gary Wishnatzki, President and CEO of Wish Farms states, "This year, our strawberry acreage increased from 1,500 to over 2,000...In past years, our season begins in December, so we are excited for our customers to enjoy our berries just in time for Thanksgiving.”
The Allen Lund Company is the proud recipient of the 2011 Transportation Intermediaries Association 3PL Samaritan Award. The honor recognizes a member of exceptional service and support to those in need through volunteering, financial assistance, and much needed scholarships. It was given during the Opening General Session of the TransComp/Intermodal Exhibition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Allen Lund, President and CEO, "We have been blessed to be a part of this great industry for 35 years, and for all the benefits we have received here at the Allen Lund Company, it is only right that we return a portion of our profit to those that are less fortunate." said Allen Lund, President and CEO.
Fruit Patch is announcing the appointment of William Byers as its new COO/CFO. Mr. Byers replaces Doug Reader who will be taking the position of CFO with South Beach Diet. William Byers was assigned to Fruit Patch in 2009 & 2010 holding his most recent position as CFO with Foundation Partners Group. Wil Garland, Fruit Patch Chairman of the Board, states, "Bill knows Fruit Patch very well. He has been a member of the Fruit Patch Board of Directors, worked as their interim CFO before Doug joined Fruit Patch and was part of the hiring process for many of the key managers in place today. Bill is well-known to our growers and the Fruit Patch staff, so I couldn’t ask for a better replacement for Doug."
