Coachella Valley grapes two weeks early
A warm winter followed by a warm spring has crops in the Coachella Valley of California coming off sooner this year, including a two week earlier start to the grape deal.
The Coachella Valley deal, which kicks off the California grape season each year, saw its first grapes picked around April 24. Many grower-packers were expected to get into the swing of things during the week of April 28, and the rest following suit the following week. By May 12, growers and shippers were predicting that volume would be heavy and typical of end of May shipments in a normal year.
Walmart aims to increase innovation in sustainable agriculture
Walmart joined with chief executive officers from more than a dozen global companies to sign new commitments that accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture and recycling. The pledges kicked off Walmart’s inaugural Sustainable Product Expo, a three-day collaboration to expand the availability of products that sustain people and the environment. Together, the participating suppliers represent more than $100 billion in sales at Walmart.
Women's Fresh Perspectives Conference kicks off
The Produce Marketing Association Foundation for Industry Talent's second annual Women's Fresh Perspectives Conference got off to a strong start Sunday, April 27. Last year's event was so well attended that a larger venue was needed this year: Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix.
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Ohio Proud plans 2014 local produce promotions
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is taking full advantage of consumer interest in locally grown produce through the ongoing efforts of its in-state promotion, Ohio Proud.
Christopher Ranch’s Roasted Garlic is ready for its close-up
“We’re telling everyone to tune into the Bio Channel on Thursday, April 17, for the ‘Food Factory’ TV Show,” said Patsy Ross, marketing manager for Christopher Ranch, headquartered in Gilroy, CA. “If you’ve ever wondered how we make our yummy and versatile roasted garlic cloves, you’ll see the process in action then.”
Ross said that the “Food Factory” TV camera crew went to the Christopher Ranch facility and documented its roasting process. The program debuted in Canada earlier this year.
Year-round expertise gives C.H. Robinson a marketplace edge
Through the acquisition of Timco Worldwide in 2011, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, continues to place a strong focus on the melon category and provide its customers access to year-round availability and premium product.
Texas onions taking backseat to limes in coffee shop chatter
This is the time of the year that Texas onions take center stage. Several decades ago, noted agricultural researcher Leonard Pike of Texas A&M University developed the 1015 onion and put Texas on the onion map.
Avocados from Mexico celebrating World Cup soccer with 'Best Game Ever' promotion
Avocados from Mexico announced the launch of its in-store campaign "El Mejor Partido," or "Best Game Ever," in celebration of the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament. The program is designed to encourage the consumption of avocados during soccer celebrations.
SuperValu announces appointments to its board of directors
SuperValu Inc. announced that Frank A. (Terry) Savage and Mathew M. Pendo have been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective April 24. Savage and Pendo were both appointed to the board as designees of Symphony Investors LLC, a Cerberus Capital Management L.P.-led investor consortium, under the terms of the tender offer agreement entered into with Symphony Investors and Cerberus in connection with SuperValu’s sale of five banners to an affiliate of Symphony Investors.
Turbana expands tropicals line
Turbana Corp., a leading marketer of tropical produce, announced that it has expanded its tropical program to include seven new items, increasing its tropicals line to 19 items.
Groovy coconut, aji cachucha, avocado, ginger, Habanero pepper, malanga amarilla and sour orange have been added to Turbana's existing tropicals of aloe vera, batata, calabaza, chayote, dry coconut, malanga coco, malanga lila, malanga blanca, yellow yam, yuca, name and eddo.