Chefs choose Christopher Ranch California heirloom garlic
Garlic is instrumental in most kitchens and in nearly every culture. Its distinct flavor cannot be replaced by any other product. With garlic, it’s all about great flavor.
Patsy Ross, marketing director for Christopher Ranch, a leading producer of domestic garlic based in Gilroy, CA, said that chef’s agree there is a difference in flavor between California heirloom garlic and imported garlic.
“Christopher Ranch is pleased to offer our foodservice customers California heirloom garlic with consistent flavor, premium quality and value,” said Ross.
Wayne E. Bailey promoting sizes, fresh cuts and fingerlings at PMA Foodservice show
Nearly everyone today has gotten the message about the nutritional benefits, high flavor and value of sweet potatoes. And that message has caused a major increase in consumption every year for over the past five years.
George Wooten, president of Wayne E. Bailey, a leading producer of sweet potatoes in Chadburn, NC, told The Produce News that it’s sometimes difficult to meet the swelling demand.
Ippolito names new vice president of sales
Ippolito International has made some changes to its sales department.
Vilsack declares Aug. 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through Aug. 8, 2015, as National Farmers Market Week. The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Vilsack. This year marks the 16th annual National Farmers Market Week in honor of the important role that farmers markets play in local economies. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate thousands of our nation's farmers markets, the farmers and ranchers who make them possible and the communities that host them.
EPC names Susan McAleavey Sarlund executive director
The board of directors of the Eastern Produce Council announced Tuesday evening, July 14, the appointment of Susan McAleavey Sarlund as its next executive director.
Southern California Fresh Produce & Floral Expo
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council's 2015 Southern California Expo took place July 14 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. Hundreds of exhibitors were showcasing the newest innovations and the latest consumer trends.
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Industry veteran to join retailer as senior produce specialist
Plum Market, which operates stores in Illinois and Michigan, has named Fabrizio Casini as its senior produce specialist. Casini is the former director of produce for Hiller’s Markets.
With over 45 years in the industry, he will be a valued addition to the Plum Market family and is excited to grow Plum Market’s organic program.
More varieties in the mix for 2015 Michigan apple crop
The 2015 Michigan apple crop “will be very similar in size to last year with a change in varietal mix,” said Don Armock, who is a partner and the president of Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc., based in Sparta, MI.
Colorado peaches early, corn running slightly later for Ringer & Son
What Ringer & Son Sales Agent Deb Pate called a “bumper crop of peaches” from Colorado’s Western Slope started shipping in late June, with volume expected to hit mid-July, somewhat earlier than normal. Pate said with the late-season variety that comes on in early September, the season will go possibly to the end of that month.
“There will be a slight drop in volume in August, but it will go up again with that late variety,” she said.