Organic Broccoleaf featured on East Coast restaurants and juice companies
BroccoLeaf by Foxy Produce in Salinas, CA, is the only organic, non-GMO packaged broccoli leaves on the national market that has been available in grocery stores across the country since 2014. Now, this no-waste superfood vegetable can be found on restaurant menus nationwide.
Steve Collins named VP of operations for Freshway Foods
SIDNEY, OH — Freshway Foods announced Oct. 9 that Steve Collins has been named vice president of operations. In his new role, Collins will lead daily operations at the company's production and distribution facility here.
Del Monte and Marc's donate salad bars to Cleveland-area schools
Discount grocer Marc’s has teamed up with Del Monte Fresh Produce to provide self-serve salad bars to three schools in Mentor, OH, as part of the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.
New dedicated retail and Club Chef facility will help General Produce serve Southeast
FOREST PARK, GA — Founded over four decades ago, General Produce LLC, now owned by the Castellini Group of Cos., has grown phenomenally. For years, the struggle for space on the Atlanta State Farmers Market, here, has been constant.
Giorgio Fresh seeing tremendous growth with Shiitake mushrooms
The entire mushroom category is experiencing strong growth, at least in part due to the Mushroom Council’s The Blend and topability initiatives. Increased consumer knowledge of the nutritional benefits of mushrooms is also fueling the fire.
For Giorgio Fresh Co., headquartered in Blandon, PA, the increased demand is particularly strong for one variety.
“At Giorgio we are experiencing tremendous sales growth in Shiitake mushrooms, especially sliced Shiitakes,” said Bill Litvin, senior vice president of sales and national account manager.
Whole Foods, Whole Kids Foundation to host Tour de Fresh riders
Whole Foods Market and Whole Kids Foundation, partners of Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools, will support this year’s Tour de Fresh by hosting the start and finish line ceremonies on the final ride day in Atlanta on Oct. 22.
Whole Foods opens new distribution center
Whole Foods Market celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution center Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Vernon, CA. The facility will have a quality-control team that works closely with the USDA to inspect all produce and floral before it goes to stores.
EPC honors Joe DeLorenzo with a special day
OLDWICK, NJ — Melick's Cider Mill & Orchard, here, was the location for the Eastern Produce Council's first Joe DeLorenzo Family Day and apple-picking event, held Saturday, Oct. 10. Over 65 EPC members and their families spent a beautiful fall morning under a brilliant blue sky enjoying apple cider, cider donuts, hay rides, and of course, apple picking.
Interstate Container reshaping the fresh produce supply chain
Interstate Container, creator of Greencoat coated wax-free fresh produce boxes, will meet with growers, packers and their customers at booth No. 5252 during the PMA Fresh Summit Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Oct. 23-25.
Mann Packing hires East Coast business manager
Mann Packing has hired Dan Welk as the new regional business manager for the East Coast.
Welk, a produce industry veteran, previously held strategic sales positions with Fresh Del Monte Produce and Del Monte Foods, Earthbound Farm, Zespri International and Dole Food Co.