Actress and activist Marlee Matlin has been named as the women’s leadership breakfast speaker at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. Matlin, who will speak during the Oct. 29 morning general session, will speak on “Nobody’s Perfect: Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access.” Due to scheduling […]
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Posted inProduce News, Bristol Farms, West
Plenty Partners With Bristol Farms For Produce Expansion
On the cusp of opening its Compton, California, farm, Plenty Unlimited is beginning its expansion to Southern California in partnership with Bristol Farms, a specialty gourmet grocer. Outside of local markets in the Compton community, Plenty leafy greens will be available in Southern California exclusively at Bristol Farms for the remainder of the year. This marks the first […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Stater Bros. ‘Singing Produce Manager’ Embarks On Yacht Concert
By day, Marium “Mario” Bryant is known as the “singing produce manager” at Stater Bros. in Southern California. But in the evening, he is pursuing an entertainment career – and doing so with the full support of his employer. In fact, Bryant won a National Anthem singing contest sponsored by the grocer. Bryant began his […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, Southwest
FarmBox Foods Launches Indoor Farm Growing Livestock Feed
FarmBox Foods has announced the launch of its Hydroponic Fodder Farm with a public open house Sept. 27 at 5389 Plum Ave. in Sedalia, Colorado. Guided tours of the new indoor farm — the third product line offered by FarmBox Foods — will be provided. Attendees will also receive a tour of the company’s other tech-assisted, containerized farms: […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Flashfood Diverts 50M Pounds Of Food From Landfills
Flashfood announced Sept. 19 at the Groceryshop 2022 conference that the company has diverted 50 million pounds of food from landfills and 95 million pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent saved from the atmosphere. This milestone was achieved following the company’s rapid expansion across North America, providing shoppers and retailers with a simple solution to reduce food waste. Flashfood […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
St George Joins Dole Food Co. As VP Of Sales, West Region
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company has announced that 25-year produce industry veteran Kim St George has joined Dole Fresh Vegetables as VP of sales, West region. St George will focus on expanding the Dole value-added salad business while working closely with Dole’s fresh pack team in farm fresh vegetables. St George comes to Dole […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
505 Southwestern, Coca-Cola To Host Green Chile Tailgate Event
505 Southwestern, together with Coca-Cola and the Denver Broncos, will host a tailgate party event featuring a large portable green chile roaster before the first two regular-season games at Empower Field beginning Sept. 18. Admission to this event is free and attendees will enjoy fresh-roasted Hatch Valley green chile, Coca-Cola products and samples of green […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Plenty Unlimited To Build Large Indoor Vertical Farm
Plenty Unlimited has secured up to 120 acres of land near Richmond, Virginia, to build the largest indoor vertical farm campus in the world. The land marks Plenty’s expansion beyond the U.S. West Coast and will bring fresh produce to the East Coast year-round. Plenty plans to deploy several large-scale vertical farms on the campus in […]