Duda‘s ‘Dandy’ snack line well received at PMA Fresh Summit
Duda Farm Fresh Foods produces its popular fruit and vegetable line in several areas across the nation.
Dandrea promotes new clementine brand at PMA Fresh Summit
Relationships are a hallmark of the produce industry. One reason professionals look forward to the PMA Fresh Summit is the opportunity to reconnect personally with producers, suppliers, retailers, foodservice operators and longtime friends.
Dandrea Produce, headquartered in Vineland, NJ, is a prime example of a company whose team nurtures one-on-one relationships.
Chilean citrus reaches new heights in 2015
With strong retail and consumer demand, Chile shipped nearly 204,000 tons of Navels, lemons and easy peelers (clementines and Mandarins) globally, with 165,000 tons, or 81 percent, coming to the United States and Canada between May and October.
Ownership could come full circle for Albertsons-Haggen stores
Last December Haggen entered into an agreement to purchase 146 stores from Albertsons and Safeway Inc. Now it looks like a significant number of those stores could be headed back to Albertsons, and Haggen is looking to sell off all of its stores.
Vilsack headed to Cuba, sees ag as a 'bridge' between nations
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a delegation of U.S. government officials traveling to Havana Nov. 11-14, marking the first official U.S. Department of Agriculture visit to Cuba since 1961. Secretary Vilsack will be accompanied by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR).
Western Growers Association convenes for 90th annual meeting
DEL MAR, CA — The Western Growers Association held its 90th annual meeting Nov. 8-11 at the Grand Del Mar resort, here. Among the highlights were a welcoming reception, a cooking demonstration featuring Top Chef’s Shirley Chung and a WG Political Action Committee luncheon featuring Stuart Varney of Fox News. A Chairman’s Reception, where former WGA Chairman Bob Gray will be honored, was scheduled for the evening of Nov. 10, and a Nov.
Carlos Bennen named 2015 Pillar of the FPAA Award winner
TUBAC, AZ — Carlos Bennen posthumously was named the 2015 Pillar of the FPAA Award Nov. 6 at the closing dinner of the annual convention of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, here.
NatureFresh Farms takes #GreenInTheCity Tour to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
After more than 65 different events throughout North America this year, Leamington, ON-based NatureFresh Farms is wrapping up its #GreenInTheCity Tour in Toronto with one last stop. NatureFresh will have the Greenhouse Education Center on display at the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Nov.
Chelan Fresh unveils new value-added packaging
With apple season here, Chelan Fresh's new packaging — hitting store shelves by the end of the year — will help consumers pick the perfect fruit for their recipes.