Along with a wave of resolutions starting the new year will come a flood of health messages, “eat healthy with more fruits and vegetables” no doubt among them. Turns out those interested in helping consumers boost their fruit and vegetable intake might find greater success going beyond health. New research from Produce Marketing Association (PMA) conducted […]
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Sprouts’ Sanders Speaks To NEW Southern California About Leadership
“Equipped to lead” was the theme of an Oct. 11 meeting of the NEW (Network of Executive Women) Southern California chapter and keynote speaker Dan Sanders, COO of Sprouts, came equipped with quite a leadership resume. Moderator Mike Hendry, EVP of merchandising and marketing for Northgate Gonzalez Markets, introduced Sanders as a proven leader specializing […]
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NCBA Hails Congressional Approval Of 2018 Farm Bill
In response to Congress’ passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on Wednesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester has issued the following statement: “America’s cattlemen and women want common sense and certainty from Congress this holiday season and throughout the year—today they received that through the passage of the Farm Bill. Certainty that […]
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AAMP Members Prepare For International Meat Competition
Members of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) are gearing up to participate in the German Butchers Association’s (DFV) international quality competition for meat products. The competition, held every three years in Frankfurt, Germany, is part of the IFFA, the world’s largest meat industry trade fair. Processors from around the world will attend for a […]
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Idaho Potato Display Contest Winner To Receive Hawaiian Getaway
One lucky entrant in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 2019 retail display competition will be saying “aloha” to a six-night/seven-day stay at Hawaii’s Royal Lahaina Resort, the grand prize for the annual contest’s sweepstakes drawing. Overlooking Kaanapali Beach on the valley isle of Maui, the resort features nightly live entertainment, an oceanfront luau, three swimming […]
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Dairy Groups Applaud Updated NAFTA Pact, Urge Congressional Approval
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) on Nov. 30 commended the Trump Administration for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which had been agreed to in principle in September. According to NMPF and USDEC, the pact will benefit America’s dairy sector by maintaining the overall U.S.-Mexico trading structure of […]
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Chef Robert Irvine To Emcee FMI Midwinter Fundraiser
Chef and culinary personality Robert Irvine will take the stage to emcee the “Stir It Up!” fundraising event at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference on Jan. 27 in Miami, Florida. The event will support the FMI Foundation and its growing family meals movement. “Chef Irvine may be best known for his Food Network shows, Dinner Impossible, Restaurant Impossible, and Worst […]
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Annual #HamsAcrossAmerica Campaign Kicks Off In Iowa
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27, U.S. pig farmers, the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council and state pork associations kicked off the third annual “Hams Across America” campaign. The program’s goal is to highlight the diverse product donations the pork industry makes throughout the year. “As pig farmers, our ‘We Care’ ethical principles […]