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Maine broccoli now shipping from Fresh from the Start

RIVERHEAD, NY  Fresh from the Start LLC, a division of ADS Management LLC, based here, began shipping its Maine broccoli earlier this month.

"We had our first cut of broccoli on July 16," said Sales Manager Eric Scannelli. We started out a little dry, but we have had very good weather conditions and the outlook for the season is very good.

Produce suppliers carve out small niche at Fancy Food Show in New York

It is little surprise that a trade show named "Fancy Food" would quickly grow into one of the food industry's larger trade shows. It draws so many people that it is now held three times a year in three major U.S. cities: San Francisco, Chicago and New York.

Rainbow of Flavors seedless grape clamshells now available from Sun World

Sun World International LLC in Bakersfield, CA, is releasing a new, custom-packed clamshell this season called Rainbow of Flavors.

It features either two or three Sun World seedless grape varieties and is packaged in a two- or four-pound clamshell, which can include any combination of red, green or black seedless grapes.

Save Mart touts its worth in meeting with suppliers

Modesto, CA-based Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. has launched a campaign to help its suppliers recognize the size and scope of the chain and advantages the chain may have to offer.

Dole claims Ready Pac stole its employees

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has sued its competitor Ready Pac Produce Inc. for engaging in "unfair competition" because three top Dole employees have joined former Dole COO Larry Kern at Ready Pac in the last few months.

The suit was filed in Monterey Superior Court June 18 and alleges that Ready Pac has engaged and continues to engage in unfair competition. The suit names three employees that left Dole between March and June and now work for Ready Pac.

'Fresh and seasonal' the mantra of successful new restaurant chain

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Orlando, FL, the world's largest casual dining restaurant operator, has developed a new restaurant concept that perfectly suits the trend toward high-nutrition and lower-calorie dining.

The organization, which is best known for its Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurants, opened its first Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar in Orlando, FL, in February 2003. The restaurant proved so successful that it opened two additional locations in 2005: one in Fort Lauderdale and another in Altamonte Springs, near Orlando.

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