Wisconsin Spudmobile exhibit shows depths of state’s potato production
The “Potato-Growing Area” exhibit on the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association's Spudmobile is celebrating all of the facets of potato production in Wisconsin, the third-largest potato-producing state in the nation. The exhibit also highlights the areas within the state that produce potatoes.
As the fourth and final exhibit visitors see on the driver’s side wall, the display will feature a map of Wisconsin that highlights all the areas contributing to Wisconsin’s potato-producing success.
N.Y., Calif. governors make wager on Rangers-Kings Stanley Cup
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an interstate wager with California Gov. Jerry Brown on the matchup between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals, which begin tonight.
Monte Package offers something old and something new
RIVERSIDE, MI — Four generations later, Monte Package Co. has a revitalized business in selling veneer baskets like those on display in the firm’s Riverside packaging museum.
Sam Monte, director of operations for the firm, said his great-grandparents, Anthony and Rose Monte, launched the business in 1925 by selling veneer baskets to southwest Michigan’s countless fruit and vegetable growers.
Splendid Products adds forced air cooler for quality upgrade
For its early Mexican mango season deal this year, Splendid Products LLC in Burlingame, CA, invested in a forced air cooling facility at its Michoacán warehouse.
“It makes a big difference,” said owner and manager Larry Nienkerk.
Gary Margolis continues to deliver top-quality fresh market tomatoes
BENTON HARBOR, MI — Arkansas tomatoes weren’t ready to ship and so Gary Margolis, president of Gem Tomato and Vegetable Sales Inc., based in Boca Raton, FL, and with sales offices in Arkansas, took the chance for very early preseason preparation in Michigan.
Here in lush, spring-green rolling countryside, Margolis has a refuge from the travel and pressures of a 12-month fresh tomato deal.
J.P. Dulcich & Sons proprietary grape available through Sunlight International Sales
J.P. Dulcich & Sons, a grower of premium California table grapes, announced its newest variety — the Green Emerald, a proprietary green seedless grape — is available only through Sunlight International Sales.
Opportunity knocks: World Cup games will be celebrated by many
Beginning on June 12 with a match between Brazil and Croatia and lasting until the finals are played a month later, the World Cup is sure to spawn many celebrations, even in the United States, where soccer is not considered a major sport.
Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, said globally the World Cup is huge. “It’s the second most watched sporting event globally, only behind the Olympics.”
Delhaize completes sale of three banners to Bi-Lo
Delhaize Group has completed the divestment of the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid´s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for a cash amount of $246 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
As part of a previously announced Federal Trade Commission settlement, Bi-Lo Holdings LLC agreed to sell 12 supermarkets in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to settle charges that its acquisition of 154 stores from Delhaize America would harm competition in several local markets in those states.
Well-Pict partners with Meijer and Produce for Kids to help children's charities
Well-Pict and Meijer are once again partnering with Produce for Kids for the 12th annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for children’s organizations, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Domex says time is right for apricot promotions
Domex Superfresh Growers is looking forward to a sweet Washington state apricot crop this season.
The industry is estimating approximately 5,200 tons, which is about a 9 percent increase over what was shipped last season. Weather this growing season for apricots has been excellent and will provide above-average sizing and flavor.