COMPANY BACKGROUND: H.W. Mann was founded in 1939 by H.W. “Cy” Mann as a fresh carrot packing operation. Soon thereafter, the company started growing, packing and shipping many other vegetables, including broccoli. In the 1950s, Mann began experimenting with liquid ice on its broccoli, which was one of the major innovations that kept the product ...
A trio of experts will discuss the issues surrounding liability when a foodborne illness surfaces at the Western Growers 91st Annual Meeting in November. The meeting will take place at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Kauai in Koloa on the island of Kauai, November 6-9. The “Foodborne Illness: Criminal & Civil Liability” workshop will be ...
(Editor’s Note: The questions and answers have been paraphrased for clarity and brevity.) Mike McGuire first ran for elective office at the age of 19 and became a state senator in 2014 at the age of 34. In both instances he was one of the youngest ever elected to such a position in California. ...