2026
March 24, 2026
Ahead of the Curve in the Race for Food Safety Compliance
While the 2028 enforcement deadline looms for the food traceability final rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204, representatives from Church Brothers Farms, Classic Yam and The Nunes Co. sat down with The Packer to share their companies’ individual journeys toward digital traceability.
March 6, 2026
Strong Partnerships are Required to Overcome Challenges in the Produce Industry
Usually, 8:30 am educational sessions can be quiet, but the room was filled for "The State of Agriculture" session during SEPC's Southern Exposure event. Three industry leaders offered insights on the most pressing agricultural challenges and opportunities in a panel moderated by Robby Cruz, vice president of produce and floral for Target.
February 3, 2026
A Closer Look at Church Brothers Farms Little Gems Salad Kits
Food somehow tastes better when made by someone else. This little idiom’s tallest tower is the restaurant table, where you trust someone behind the kitchen door to know far more than you about maximizing the potential of each ingredient.
Pack that image up to go, put it on a grocery shelf, and you have Church Brothers Farms Little Gems salad kits.
February 2, 2026
Church Brothers Farms Welcomes Omar Bobadilla as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer; Vince Brigantino and Brian Church Comment
SALINAS, CA - Church Brothers Farms announced that Omar Bobadilla has joined the company as Chief Strategy & Operations Officer (CSOO). Bobadilla brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the fresh produce supply chain, including manufacturing, agricultural sourcing, distribution, and engineering.