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Celebrity Impressionist Jeff Tracta to Entertain During 91st Annual Meeting
Jeff Tracta takes impressionism to an entirely new level—and he’s bringing his show to Hawaii for Western Growers’ 91st Annual Meeting! Tracta is a world-renowned impressionist, comedian and singer, and he will be our entertainment during the Award Dinner on Tuesday, November 6. With an array of over 100 spot-on impressions, Tracta pays tribute to ...
Choose What Workshops You’d Like to See at the Annual Meeting
It’s mid-May and that means Western Growers’ staff is heavily into planning our 91st Annual Meeting being held November 6th – 9th in Hawaii at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. One thing has become obvious during the planning process — there’s lots to talk about! So far, we’ve collected a number of possible workshop topics. In ...
WG Closed Monday in Honor of Memorial Day
All Western Growers offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen and Spotlight will resume Tuesday.
We Are Moving to New Digs
We are moving! Beginning May 31, Western Growers will be located at 15525 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618. Our phone, fax and P.O. Box numbers will remain the same. Previously, the Western Growers team in Irvine was located in four different buildings throughout the city. This new facility will now combine the Irvine workforce into ...
Produce Packaging Seminar Offers Latest Information on Packaging Law and Design
Stay fresh with the latest information on packaging law and design by attending one of two upcoming Produce Packaging Seminars: June 7, 2017, in Visalia or June 20, 2017, in Sacramento. In the fresh produce industry, where products are perishable, food safety is critical, margins are tight, regulations are abundant, retailers are demanding and consumers ...
Choose What Topics You Want Discussed at the Annual Meeting
The Western Growers 91st Annual Meeting will be here before you know it, and we need your help in choosing workshop topics. The meeting will be held November 6th – 9th in Hawaii at the Grand Hyatt Kauai and there is so much to talk about! We’ve collected a number of possible workshop topics and ...
Best-Selling Author P.J. O’Rourke Slated to be Annual Meeting PAC Luncheon Speaker
P.J. O’Rourke, America’s premier political satirist and the best-selling author of 17 books, will be the PAC Lunch speaker during Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on October 31. O’Rourke will comment on the inner workings of Washington bureaucracy and the shifting political and economic landscape. His razor sharp insights on national and ...
Reality of Food Waste Addressed in Lunch & Learn
Food waste in the 21st century is difficult to conceive but the issue is becoming more prevalent as the population increases. With the global population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, we will need to increase our food supply by 70 percent. Key challenges to accomplishing this include land and water availability and the ...
Vote for 2017-18 WG Board of Directors
Nomination Ballots to elect Western Growers Board of Directors to a two-year term encompassing 2017 and 2018 have been mailed to all regular members. Your nomination ballot should arrive at your office this week. All regular members are encouraged to cast their secret ballots for candidates whom they believe will best represent their geographical area ...
THURSDAY – Lunch & Learn Discusses Food Waste Issue
Food waste in the 21st century is difficult to conceive but the issue is becoming more prevalent as the population increases. With the global population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, we will need to increase our food supply by 70 percent. Key challenges to accomplishing this include land and water availability and the ...
Register Today for the Annual Meeting in Hawaii
The Western Growers 91st Annual Meeting is quickly approaching, and this year’s event at the Grand Hyatt Kauai is one that you will not want to miss. The workshops will prove informative as you learn about the latest on topics ranging from food safety to agtech. Additionally, you will enjoy the headline guests and entertainment, ...
Educational, Interactive Workshops Featured During 91st Annual Meeting
Western Growers has finalized our educational workshops that will be presented during the 91st Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai from November 6-9, 2016. Based on the results from our Annual Meeting Survey, the workshop topics include: Foodborne Illness – Criminal and Civil Liability, Top Chef and Innovation Arena II. In addition, the ever-popular ...
AM91 Mobile App Now Available for Download
You can now view schedules, explore workshops, access event locations and look up speaker information with a click of a button. The official mobile app for the 2016 Western Growers 91st Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i, Koloa, HI, is now available for download. This mobile app allows you to: View schedules and explore ...
Western Growers’ Offices Closed Monday in Honor of Labor Day
This is just a friendly reminder that all Western Growers’ offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you and your families a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
WG Welcomes New Members
We would like to recognize and thank the following new members for joining the Western Growers’ family. Your patronage and support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with you and your employees through this upcoming year and beyond! Members who joined the beginning of this year through this past fall are as follows: ...
Annual Meeting Events to Be Livestreamed on Social Media
Not able to make it to the Annual Meeting this year? We will be live streaming selected workshops and activities on Facebook and Twitter so you can tune in and stay up to date on the key happenings during the event. This is the first time in Western Growers’ history that we will be utilizing ...
Honoring Reiter Brothers’ Achievements at 91st Annual Meeting
To celebrate their successes, Western Growers (WG) is honoring Miles and Garland Reiter during the Award of Honor Dinner at Western Growers’ 91st Annual Meeting in Hawaii. This is the first time in WG’s history that the Board of Directors has chosen two individuals to receive the award together, and there is no better pair ...
Don’t Forget to Register for the 91st Annual Meeting
Western Growers’ 91st Annual Meeting in Hawaii is quickly approaching, and you will not want to miss out on this year’s lineup of events. Kicking off on November 6, the annual meeting will be jam packed with memorable workshops, activities, guests and entertainment. Attendees will have the opportunity to partake in educational and interactive workshops, ...
Western Growers Office Closed for Thanksgiving
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Western Growers offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. Western Growers wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the support of all our members!
Purchase Congratulatory Award of Honoree Ad by September 23
To celebrate their successes, Western Growers (WG) is honoring Miles and Garland Reiter during the Award of Honor Dinner at Western Growers’ 91st Annual Meeting in Hawaii. This is the first time in WG’s history that the Board of Directors has chosen two individuals to receive the award together, and there is no pair more ...