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WASHINGTON — Schools that were proactive in improving the healthfulness of school meals before the new nutrition standards went into effect are not having problems complying with the stricter standards or experiencing plate waste, Phil Muir, president and chief executive officer of Muir Copper Canyon Farms in Salt Lake City told a Senate panel on the school nutrition standards.
The only industry representative, Muir, a former...
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Today's Headlines
- Sunrain Varieties LLC announces increased capacity
- F&S Produce launches Sam's Fresh Salsa to test markets
- Naturipe builds berry-processing facility in Southeast
- Stop & Shop celebrating local produce through various events
- Danner named president of Premier Produce
- Study shows traditional grocery stores receive high marks in brand equity
- Ruby Fresh to unveil new Jewels pomegranate arils cup line
- Veracruz-Philadelphia seaport alliance is suddenly on a fast track
What's New
“To-Jo will be displaying a new chopped mushroom product that is both convenient and versatile; perfect for blending with a variety of menu applications including burgers and tacos,” said Pete Wilder, marketing director for To-Jo Mushrooms in Avondale, PA. “And we will be highlighting our full line of Baby Bella, Portabella and specialty mushrooms, such as our...
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In addition to its standard foodservice packs, Gold Coast Packing Inc. in Santa Maria, CA, does “a tremendous amount of customization for the foodservice trade,” according to Brent Scattini, vice president of sales.
“We are packing things specifically for restaurant needs and coming up with different pack sizes, different specs and different formulations” that...
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Produce industry veteran Andrew Scott has joined The Nickey Gregory Co. LLC, headquartered in Forest Park, GA, as vice president of marketing and business development.
Nickey Gregory Co. has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, adding a second warehouse in Miami, a dedicated tomato operation...
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"Cherry harvest is progressing and the fruit is beautiful with excellent quality," said Dave Gleason, chief horticulturalist for Domex. "We've spent the past 52 weeks preparing for where we are right now, picking. We make every effort to make sure we pick the fruit when its ready and in good condition...
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San Luis Valley 2014 spud acreage increased, fingerlings on the rise
ALAMOSA, CO — With potato acreage up 8.5 percent over 2013’s numbers, Colorado Potato Administrative Committee Executive Direc...
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Allegiance holds annual holiday food show
Gail Snidersich, Jasmine Hines, John Annette and Barbara Medina of R. Best Produce Inc.
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