Judge Cynthia D. Wright of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit of the Superior Court of Fulton County ruled Wednesday in favor of Bland Farms’ challenge of the legality of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s mandatory uniform start date for the shipping of Vidalia Sweet Onions. As a result of the ruling, Bland Farms and other licensed […]
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New Poll Identifies Top 10 Consumer Questions On GMOs
The results of a new national survey, commissioned by GMO Answers and the Council for Biotechnology Information, identify the leading questions consumers have about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how food is grown. The survey was conducted in order to identify, for the first time, the top 10 questions consumers have about GMOs and to […]
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New Funfetti Baking Products From Pillsbury Available Now
Pillsbury says it’s going bold in baking with new Funfetti Cupcake & Cake Mixes, available in four new varieties, and Funfetti Frostings, available in two new colorful varieties to complement the existing bold frosting colors. The baking mixes and frostings can be mixed and matched to create unique treats. Pillsbury’s Funfetti Cupcake & Cake mixes […]
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Sunshine Sweet Corn Launching First TV Ad Campaign
The Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida (SSCF) is growing its marketing support for retailers this spring with its first-ever television advertising campaign. As part of a partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida campaign, ads featuring Sunshine Sweet Corn will air in Indianapolis, Ind., Buffalo, N.Y., and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., from April […]
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John Morrell Food Group Begins Partnership With Nathan’s Famous
John Morrell Food Group, a division of Smithfield Foods, says it has begun an exclusive licensing agreement with Nathan’s Famous to manufacture and sell branded hot dog, sausage and corned beef products at retail stores nationally. The agreement commenced earlier this month. “We are very excited to launch our new partnership with John Morrell Food […]
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Supervalu Consolidates Independent Biz Regions, Laying Off 200
Supervalu’s independent business will consolidate from three regions to two regions, forming new East and West teams. The new East and West independent business regions will be located in Mechanicsville, Va., and Hopkins, Minn., respectively. Kevin Kemp will serve as president of the East region and Bill Chew will serve as president of the West […]
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Study: Canned Foods Provide Nutrition, Cost And Safety Benefits
The vast majority of Americans need to eat more fruits and vegetables. In fact, only 33 percent and 27 percent of Americans meet government recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, respectively. And finding foods that are nutritious, affordable and safe can be difficult. But a recently published Michigan State University (MSU) study shows that canned […]
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The Produce Mom Honored As Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Industry Champ
The Produce Mom, Lori Taylor, has been recognized by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) as a Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Industry Champion. Each year, PBH recognizes the country’s top advocates of the produce industry for their contribution to public health. Award recipients must be members of PBH and leaders in the produce industry. The […]