Cuties® California Clementines and Mandarins are now available coast to coast and, in support of the national launch, the brand has introduced a $20 million national television and print advertising campaign. “We know how much parents love sharing Cuties Clementines with their kids on the West Coast and we are excited to now offer this […]
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Posted in, National
Ocean Mist Farms Completes First Leadership Development Program
Ocean Mist Farms celebrated the completion of its inaugural leadership development program with a graduation ceremony on Nov. 19 for Class I participants of the program designed to develop the company’s emerging leaders from within. Conceptualized, designed and implemented over several years, the leadership development program included curriculum about topics such as self-awareness, organizational behavior, […]
Posted in, West
Safeway Recalls Four Safeway Farms Bagged Salads
In cooperation with the Ready Pac Foods recall of bagged salads containing romaine lettuce due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination, Safeway announced Nov. 16 that it is recalling four Safeway Farms brand bagged salads in 14 states. The following salads with the “Best if Used By” dates, Lot Numbers and UPC codes below are subject […]
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UnitedFresh.org Profiles Produce in 50 States
The fresh fruit and vegetable industry has a profound effect on all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new data released by the United Fresh Produce Association. Released in a series of state fruit and vegetable profiles, data show that all 50 states grow and sell fresh produce, and the profiles include […]
Posted in, West
United Fresh to Host Salute to Reggie Griffin Golf Tournament, Dinner
The United Fresh Produce Association will honor the achievements and celebrate the career of industry icon Reggie Griffin with a special golf tournament and dinner Jan. 23 in San Diego. “With his retirement as corporate vice president of produce and floral merchandising procurement, Reggie punctuates a 42-year career with The Kroger Co. in which he […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
New World Record Set for Biggest Banana Display?
Chiquita Brands helped celebrate what is believed to be the world’s largest banana display. More than 70,000 pounds of Chiquita® Bananas from 1,776 boxes and 37 pallets comprised the display at Firelake Discount Foods in Shawnee, Okla. The display eclipses what is believed to be a record set in 2009 of 66,000 pounds of bananas […]
Posted in, Southeast
Ga. Crops Lose Nearly $75M Due to Lack of Laborers
Ag commissioner Black testifies before the Senate on immigrant labor On Oct. 4, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black testified before the Immigration, Refugees and Border Security subcommittee in the United States Senate. The hearing was called “America’s Agricultural Labor Crisis: Enacting a Practical Solution,” and Black spoke about the labor shortage in Georgia’s fields. [gn_box […]
Posted in, New Products, West
Ocean Mist Farms Debuts Microwaveable Bag
Ocean Mist Farms is featuring a new item at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta, the first of its kind Season & Steam microwavable artichoke bag. The Season & Steam bag features two, fresh Globe artichokes that are cleaned, trimmed and ready to cook. The innovative packaging gives users the option to open the […]
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Grapery Introduces New Cotton Candy Grapes
Bakersfield, California (September 7, 2011) – The Cotton Candy green grape, with a distinctive and sweet flavor, is in its first year of commercial trial production in Grapery’s California vineyards. “Cotton Candy tastes like no other grape,” said Grapery CEO Jim Beagle in a company press release. “You have to try them for yourself. Frankly […]
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Obregon Resigns from the Hass Avocado Board
Jose Luis Obregon has resigned as the executive director of the Hass Avocado Board
Posted in, Midwest
Meijer Ups Purchases From Midwest Farms 5 Percent
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer is digging deeper into its network of area farms by increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables it sources from Midwest farms by 5 percent this year, said Mark Stevenson, produce director. The program of buying produce from farms located within the five-state region in which Meijer conducts business—Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, […]
Posted in, West
Produce Exports to Mexico Expected to Rise
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the United Fresh Produce Association and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) are among the groups applauding the proposed resolution of a two-year-long dispute over cross-border trucking services between the U.S. and Mexico.
Posted in, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Reports Q4 Loss
Bad weather continued to pound at Fresh Del Monte Produce bottom line, reports the South Florida Business Journal. The Coral Gables-based fruit and vegetable producer said it lost $9.6 million, or 16 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, down from a profit of $28.2 million, or 44 cents a share, in the same year-ago […]
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Chef Tyler Florence Teams up With Alexia Foods to Make Everyday Meals Extraordinary
Preparing quick, gourmet-inspired meals just got easier thanks to celebrity Chef Tyler Florence and Alexia Foods. Florence has created four recipes to pair alongside some of Alexia’s most popular premium, all-natural side dishes. From an open-faced, pulled pork sandwich and spicy coleslaw served with Alexia’s Spicy Sweet Potato Julienne Fries to Turkey Meatloaf paired with […]