Sunset Kumato named best tomato for men
Men’s Health magazine recently dubbed Sunset Kumato the best tomato for men. Introduced in 2010, "Sunset Kumato" brand tomatoes have quickly gained notoriety for their size, unique color and well-balanced flavor. These non-GMO verified tomatoes naturally turn a reddish-brown color at their peak ripeness.
Valley Medjool date production for ‘Natural Delights’ brand continues to increase
“We had an exceptional harvest this year,” in the Bard Valley, with “a great yield,” Erin Hanagan-Muths, marketing manager at DatePac LLC in Yuma, AZ, said in an interview with The Produce News.
CCM consumer communication to tell positive story, challenge activist agenda
The agricultural industry has been getting a bad rap from environmental activists for a long time, and most of it — those in the industry would contend — is without justification. The California citrus industry is certainly no exception, and yet the environmentalist lobby has been the driving force between many of the legislative initiatives and bureaucratic policies that have made it increasingly difficult for farming enterprises — especially the smaller ones — to survive and have forced California growers to take tens of thousands of acres of once-productive land out of production.
Generation Next: Energized work environment just the ticket for Ben B. Schwartz’s Billmeyer
If the fresh produce industry and the stock market have anything in common, it’s Drew Billmeyer, part of the third generation of family members spearheading operations at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons Inc. in Detroit.
Oregon, Washington state potato commissions tackle hunger
This year’s rivalry between Oregon State University and Washington State University will extend beyond the football field with the real winner being the local food banks. The Oregon Potato Commission and the Washington State Potato Commission are teaming up to tackle hunger via a friendly wager on the outcome of the Nov. 8 matchup in Corvallis, OR, between the Beavers and Cougars.
On heels of AWI purchase, C&S acquires Grocers Supply
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has agreed to acquire the wholesale distribution and supply business of the Grocers Supply Co. Inc. This news comes less than a week after its bid to purchase Associated Wholesalers Inc. was approved.
The new acquisition will include Grocers Supply’s warehouse and distribution operations in the Houston, Dallas and Rio Grande Valley areas along with its approximately 1,800 employees, but will not include any of Grocers Supply’s retail operations. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year.
NEPC 2015 expo set for Cape Cod
The New England Produce Council will hold its annual expo in 2015 at a brand new location: the picturesque Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, MA, a beachfront resort on the "elbow" of beautiful Cape Cod.
Stemilt brings locales to life in new Rushing Rivers Pear video
Stemilt is giving consumers a look at its world renowned pear locales in a new video that highlights the company’s heritage and its position growing and packing pears in Washington state’s Wenatchee and Entiat river valleys.
Mushroom Council's Preis promoted to marketing manager
The Mushroom Council has promoted Kathleen Preis to the role of marketing manager. In this new position, she will be taking on additional management responsibilities for key Mushroom Council program areas, while continuing to lead the school meals marketing initiative.
Limoneira selects Compaq to deliver new packingline
Global produce sorting specialist Compac Sorting Equipment has manufactured the new packingline solution for Limoneira Co., one of the larger growers of lemons and avocados in the United States.