San Jose, California-based Olyns is collaborating with Mars Wrigley to launch the Sweet Rewards Challenge, a new approach to the recycling of rigid plastic candy and gum containers. People in Northern California who deposit qualifying candy containers in an Olyns Reverse Vending Machine will have a chance to win thousands of dollars in rewards. “Packaging waste is a challenge that requires […]
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Wyoming ‘In Pretty Good Shape’ For Businesses
Wyoming remains a “great, great state to be operating in and having businesses,” according to Grier Bailey, executive director of the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association & Convenience Store Association. The state, which hasn’t seen a large population growth since the last Census, has “an amazing regulatory environment, where taxes remain low and operational costs […]
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SugarBee Apples To Be Sold Through Three New Partnerships
With the fall 2022 crop of SugarBee apples in early harvest, Ephrata, Washington-based Regal Fruit International has announced that sales of the proprietary brand will be coordinated by Regal Fruit in a partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit. According to Regal Fruit International, retailers are aware that one of the most in-demand […]
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Naturipe Farms Spotlights Sustainability, Breeding At Global Produce & Floral Show
Salinas, California-based Naturipe, a global producer of berries for more than 100 years, is highlighting its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, through Oct. 29. This year’s show will highlight Naturipe’s advances in the area of environmental sustainability and breeding. Sustainability is a priority in every aspect of […]
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Misionero Showcases Packaged Salad Kits At IFPA Show
Misionero, a grower of organic and conventional leafy greens based in Gonzales, California, will showcase two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 27-29. The new products include a Buttery Simple Salad kit and a Miso Caesar Simple Salad kit that will be available for […]
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Natural Delights Hosts Cookbook Signing, Giveaway At IFPA Booth
Yuma, Arizona-based Bard Valley Natural Delights showcased its products Oct. 27-29 at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando with a chef tasting menu, cookbook signing from Danny Seo and Apple Watch giveaway for all booth visitors. Guests at this year’s expo were able to taste a variety of food made by chef Walter Zuromski. Seo, […]
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Pace International Showcases Products At Produce Show
Wapato, Washington-based Pace International exhibited at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re building a bold and interactive booth experience for growers, packers and shippers to gain insight into Pace’s products, technologies and services and how we can support their fruits and vegetables postharvest,” said Jorge Gotuzzo, senior director of […]
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Bako Sweet Unveils Sweet Potato Bag Design At IFPA Show
Bakersfield, California-based Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet is unveiling its 3-pound and 5-pound conventional and organic mesh sweet potato bags at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show. The new design includes a variety of visuals and tools for consumers, including: Sweet potato variety-specific information with photos and an explanation of the outside and inside color; QR […]