Revolution Farms, an innovator of sustainable farming in the Midwest, is partnering with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to consumers year-round, across the retailer’s six-state footprint. Products include cut, whole leaf and whole head lettuce varieties, as well as the cut lettuce for all of the retailer’s fresh, […]
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Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Northeast
Ocean Spray Promotes Cranberries Through New Brand Campaign
Boston, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. is launching a brand refresh and new creative campaign. “What will you do with all that power?” uses animation to promote the power of the cranberry, inspired by the farmers, the science and the history of the original superfruit. Ocean Spray’s multichannel campaign explores the positivity and health benefits of […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Stater Bros. Markets, FirstFruits Donate 20K Pounds Of Apples
Stater Bros. Markets recently donated 20,000 pounds of apples to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington. The donation helps local food banks to provide fruit to the underserved in the local community. “No one should ever go hungry, and everyone should have access to […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Patriot Pickle Acquires Some Assets Of Farm Ridge Foods
Wayne, New Jersey-based Patriot Pickle has acquired the pickle assets of Farm Ridge Foods. The company distributes pickled products into the retail channel under its own name, as well as private label and third-party brands. “This is an exciting time to be a leader in fresh pickle manufacturing,” said Bill McEntee, CEO of Patriot Pickle. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Express Celebrates National Salad Month With Recipes, Contests
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating National Salad Month with a series of promotional activities throughout May, anchored by an online and social contest that provides salad inspiration and encourages consumers to create a new salad every day. The company offers more than 100 varieties of fresh and healthy salads ranging from leafy salad greens like […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Edible Garden Appoints 3 Industry Executives To Board Of Directors
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. has appointed three new independent members to the company’s board of directors as of May 4: Mathew McConnell, Tracy Nazzaro and Ryan Rogers. McConnell has served as CEO of Marco Polo Securities Inc.’s MPS Chaperone and Distribution business since March 2020. In this position, he oversees international equities, […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southwest
Potatoes USA Elects 2022-23 Leadership
Denver, Colorado-based Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its annual meeting in March. The newly elected chairman and executive committee will lead the board through 2022-23. Jason Davenport was elected as chairman of the board. This marks Davenport’s sixth year on the board and as a member of the executive […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Four Star Fruit Reports Large Supply For Mexican Grape Season
Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit Inc. says it expects strong volume to supply this year’s Mexican table grape season. Each year, Four Star Fruit boasts year over year volume growth and this year, the company is expecting its volume growth to be 25-30 percent higher due to its Mexican grape program. Harvest began the first […]