'New-Fashioned' cocktails with Sunkist Chef Robert Danhi
What's a "new-fashioned" cocktail? Sunkist Chef Robert Danhi showed our Maggie Giuffrida at the PMA Foodservice Convention & Expo in Monterey, CA, July 24-26.
Donio adds to sales team
Lauren Del Rosario has joined Hammonton, NJ-based Frank Donio Inc. in the area of sales, with a focus on business development and marketing.
Village Farms begins trading on OTCQX market
Village Farms International Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, according to OTC Markets Group Inc., operator of open, transparent and connected financial markets.
Village Farms began trading on OTCQX under the symbol “VFFIF” on Monday, Aug. 3. U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
Kingdom Fresh Farms expanding operations
As part of ongoing expansion plans and continued capital investments, Kingdom Fresh Farms is expanding its greenhouse operations in Tehuacan, central Mexico. The expansion will add approximately 62 acres of production to the growing site and more than double existing production.
California Giant riders preparing for Tour de Fresh
As the second year of Tour de Fresh approaches in October, California Giant has two new riders for the roster of produce industry members that will make the 275 mile journey from Hickory, NC, through the Smokey Mountains into Atlanta. The ride begins Oct.
Royal Fumigation discusses its trade in the Delaware Valley
NEW CASTLE, DE — Anne Bookout, vice president and general counsel, and John Achzet, vice president operations, discussed a variety of fruit trade matters surrounding Royal Fumigation’s operation here in the Delaware Valley.
Frieda’s Specialty Produce’s organic line growing strongly
Los Angeles-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce has been distributing and marketing organics for over 30 years, and many of its growing partners have been growing organics for just as long.
Peruvian asparagus already ahead of projected volumes
As Peruvian asparagus growers move into their peak season, members of the Peruvian Asparagus Importer's Association are set to deliver top-quality product to their customers. “We are already ahead of the projected volumes for 2015,” said Coordinator Priscilla Lleras-Bush. “We expect to continue to be steady throughout the peak season with abundant supply to retailers and foodservice.”
Mushroom Council continues its promotional stronghold with variety of marketing
As always, the Mushroom Council, headquartered in San Jose, CA, plans strong promotional initiatives in conjunction with National Mushroom Month in September.