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,” […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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The SF Market Elects President, Changes To Board Of Directors
San Francisco, California-based The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, announces changes to its Board of Directors. A new board president has been elected in addition to key role changes and the election of three new members. “We are excited to welcome new voices and talent to our board. […]
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Calavo Growers Announces Jalisco Facility Open For Exports
Calavo Growers, a global avocado-industry provider of value-added fresh food, announced official certification and opening of its Jalisco packing facility for the American market. “Today, we are proud to announce that we have expanded our partnership with our Mexican growers from Michoacan to Jalisco,” said Dionisio Ortiz, VP Calavo de Mexico. “This will elevate our sourcing […]
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California Prune Board Announces Incoming Officers, Members
The California Prune Board has seated its 22-member board and 16 alternates for the 2022-24 term. Following certification of the election by the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture, the new board approved the 2022-23 fiscal year programs and budget at its June board meeting. The California Prune Board officers are: Chair: George Sousa Jr., president […]
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Stop & Shop Begins ‘Local Produce For Locals In Need’ Program
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has begun its annual “Local Produce for Locals in Need” program, donating locally grown, fresh vegetables to help combat summer hunger in children and families throughout August. Through this program, communities in need will have access to fresh, local produce like eggplant, corn, cabbage, peppers and cucumbers as Stop & Shop […]
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IFPA Recognizes Exhibit Marketing At The Foodservice Conference
The International Fresh Produce Association celebrated three standout winners at the Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29. “The finest produce marketing was on display at the IFPA Foodservice Conference last month,” said Joe Watson, IFPA VP of retail, foodservice and wholesale. “I continue to be impressed by the creativity and ingenuity that all our exhibitors demonstrate […]