Let’s face it, if you are responsible for running a food safety program in agriculture or in any industry, then you know how complicated it can be. During my time as a Food Safety Specialist, Food Safety Manager or any other Food Safety position (in produce and in other industries) I have seen reoccurring mistakes made, and with mountains of paperwork and daily updates, it can be overwhelming.
As Florida and the nation continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Grower® magazine is recognizing the important role businesses play in serving specialty crop producers in the state. This month, we are featuring Steve Maxwell, founder and CEO of Highland Ag Solutions.
Mulberry, FL – The board of directors of Highland Ag Solutions is proud to announce that Justin Machell has just been promoted to Chief Executive Officer.
Please help us welcome Aimee Smith as the new Sales Manager for Highland Ag Solutions. Aimee will be responsible for implementing and managing our strategic sales efforts.
The Packer is the most trusted news in produce and an industry staple since 1893. Articles range from crop updates to retail news, to new product features to recognition of industry leaders. In this episode, we chat with editor Ashley Nickle, a brand leader responsible for content strategy, creation and marketing across print, digital and social media.
Highland Fresh Technologies has been a leader in food safety and sanitation for the produce industry for more than 15 years. With a mission to improve arrivals and strengthen food safety sanitation programs, HFT has changed the way farms, packinghouses and coolers maintain their equipment.
“The ag department is not just about cows, plows and sows,” says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. We caught up with Commissioner Miller from his front seat GMC studio and talked about handling a 6-billion-dollar budget, providing 5 million public school lunch meals, supporting young farmers and yes, inspecting ping pong balls.
Texas is on our minds and in our hearts this week. On this episode, we spoke with Dante Galeazzi of the Texas International Produce Association. TIPA’s mission is to represent Texas grown fruits and vegetables to growers, packers, shippers and anyone in the supply chain.