In a move to reinforce its focus on the healthy aspects of its product, Pink Lady America announced that Ali Vincent, the first female winner of The Biggest Loser, will be its national spokesperson for the 2011-12 marketing season.

POM Wonderful, a leading grower of fresh pomegranates and producer of pomegranate juice, has added fresh pomegranate arils to its lineup.

POM POMS, a convenient, ready-to-eat package of ruby red arils from California-grown Wonderful variety pomegranates, are available through February in the fresh-cut fruit section of most major grocery stores.

Chiquita Brands International Inc. (NYSE: CQB) announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, NC, from the company's current location in Cincinnati, according to a Nov. 29 company press release. The relocation will include more than 300 positions currently based in Cincinnati.

Consumers are vying for top honors in the first-ever Warm Up With Wisconsin Potatoes Recipe Contest.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, entrants have until Dec. 7 to submit their favorite recipes for soups and stews featuring Wisconsin potatoes.

Indications are that the Chilean blueberry crop is continuing to grow in volume and is likely to set new records this season.

The Chilean Blueberry Committee, like its affiliate the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, is an independent committee operating under the umbrella of the Chilean Exporters Association A.G., or ASOEX. The committee is a trade group comprised of growers and exporters of fresh blueberries from Chile, and its goal is to raise the profile of fresh blueberries from Chile in major U.S. and Canadian markets.

“We had atypical weather and an atypical season,” James Michael, promotions director for Northwest Cherry Growers, told The Produce News.