Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern celebrates “25 Years of Flavor” with an event to celebrate the anniversary in the location it was originally founded by entrepreneur Roy Solomon. The celebration is scheduled for Sept. 15 at Tin Can Alley. Tin Can Alley has gained national recognition as an innovative venue featuring locally inspired food, beverages and […]
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Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Cranberry Production
Wisconsin’s cranberry growers are expecting a solid 2022 crop at 5.2 million barrels based on crop projections, according to the U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee meeting held Aug. 16 in Galloway, New Jersey. If the Wisconsin and other states’ projections stay on course, Wisconsin will remain the largest cranberry producing state growing and harvesting more than […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, National
Grocery Retailers Prepare For Hatch Green Chile Season
Grocery retailers across the country are preparing their stores in preparation for Hatch Green Chile season. Hatch chiles get their name from the village of Hatch, New Mexico, where the pepper is harvested only a few weeks of the year. The sunlight and cool nights of the Hatch Valley help to grow the chiles. These […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Brighter Bites, Zespri Kiwifruit Partner For School Programming
Houston, Texas-based Brighter Bites is partnering with Zespri Kiwi fruit as a key produce partner for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Through this partnership, Zespri Kiwifruit will provide product for Brighter Bites’ programming in New York City and Washington D.C., as well as south and central California, supply kiwi nutrition education, recipes and coupons through the upcoming school season and support national […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Ball’s Food Stores Supports ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Program
Kansas City, Kansas-based Ball’s Food Stores is supporting the “Buy Fresh Buy Local” program and local chapters of the movement. August is prime time for harvesting late summer produce, such as peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplants and sweet corn. Working with more than 150 local growers, the grocer provides a selection of natural and sustainable products […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Little Leaf Farms Introduces Sweet Baby Butter Leaf Lettuce
Devens, Massachusetts-based Little Leaf Farms has launched its new lettuce variety, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf. Grown in a hydroponic greenhouse producing lettuce year-round, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf lettuce features a sweet and crispy texture. “With a balance of sweetness, crispness and tenderness, we know Sweet Baby Butter Leaf will be a welcomed addition to our product line,” […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Mariani Probiotic Prunes Wins Healthy Snack Award
The Mariani family has announced that Mariani’s Probiotic Prunes is a recipient of the 2022 Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Awards. The California-grown prunes are infused with GanedenBC30 probiotics to deliver active cultures that are 10 times more effective than yogurt. The award supports Mariani’s mission to help consumers who seek healthier options, especially with snacks, […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Names Kurtz To Lead Prepared Segment
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as SVP and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment. Kurtz is a veteran of the food industry with more than 25 years of experience, primarily with General Mills and, most recently, serving as SVP, chief marketing officer of Foster Farms. In that role, she […]