Potandon Produce launches a new organic line, new brand
Potandon Produce has announced the launch of its newest brand: "Potandon Produce." Initially the brand will be used to market organic potatoes. The company already offers potato and onion products in the "Green Giant," "Klondike Brands" and "Sunfresh" labels.
Tyler Cottrell joins Interfresh sales staff
Interfresh Inc., a national supplier of fruits and vegetables, announced that Tyler Cottrell has joined the company’s sales team at its La Quinta, CA, office.
AFM joins collaboration behind FNV
Avocados from Mexico has announced that it is a founding supporter of FNV, a new brand that promotes fruit and vegetable consumption to teens and moms using the same relentless, compelling and catchy marketing that major consumer brands do.
Sunny Valley hosts first sustainability training session
Glassboro, NJ-based Sunny Valley International hosted a sustainability training session Feb. 20 in conjunction with the Jersey Fruit Cooperative Association for New Jersey stone fruit and blueberry growers.
Honey Belles open New Zealand pear season
New Zealand’s first pears of the year are on the water, with North American arrivals of the ready-to-eat Honey Belle variety planned for the first week in March.
Prime Time’s Nogales deal revs up in February, March
Mike Aiton, director of marketing for Prime Time International, said the company’s Nogales deal is in full swing. The company is headquartered in Coachella, CA, maintaining a year-round office in Nogales, AZ.
The Arizona office is headed by Eric Meyer who just came aboard as its sales manager.
Vision Cos. expands exposure in Nogales with move to larger warehouse
“The Vision Cos. have expanded its exposure in Nogales this season by moving into a larger warehouse to accommodate our increasing grower direct deals,” said Donald Souther, vice president of marketing and sales development for the Vision Cos.
Alliance for Food & Farming fires back at EWG ‘Dirty Dozen’ list, questions relevance
An annual report titled the “dirty dozen” was released Feb. 25 concerning pesticide residues and produce. However, the group releasing this report recently called conventionally grown fruits and veggies “best” foods for consumers and strongly urged increased consumption of these healthy foods.
Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools celebrates 4,000th salad bar donation
Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools announced that the partnership has granted its 4,000th school salad bar, serving more than 2 million children a day. This milestone represents an investment of over $10 million by the LMSB2S partners, foundations and corporate and non-profit donors.