Produce for Kids to host March EPC meeting
Produce for Kids, an organization dedicated to educating families on the benefits of healthy eating, providing simple meal solutions and raising money for childrens's non-profit organizations, is sponsoring the upcoming meeting of the Eastern Produce Council.
Elimination of inspections on Canada-bound apples to save N.Y. growers time, money
After a push by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY), apple exports from New York state to Canada are now moving at a swifter, more cost-effective pace because of a measure included in the farm bill.
SIMBA produce traceability software helps onion packer
Dynamic Systems Inc., a Redmond, WA, software developer specializing in traceability systems, has installed the SIMBA produce traceability solution at Georgia-based McLain Farms, one of the larger producers of sweet onions in the country.
Blaine Heiner joins Potandon Produce
Idaho Falls, ID-based Potandon Produce, a marketer of fresh potatoes and onions, announced the addition of Blaine Heiner to its sales staff.
Southern Exposure provides endless opportunities for JemD
Jim DiMenna, president and chief executive officer of JemD Farms, told The Produce News Southern Exposure never fails to impress. “Southern Exposure is one of the premier events in our industry. Every exhibitor shares equal footing with 10x10-foot booths,” he said. “By not having monster exhibits, everyone has an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations without all the distractions.”
Vega Produce hires produce veteran Lloyd Rosen as sales manager
Founded about five years ago, and already a well-known progressive and vibrant company, Vega Produce, headquartered in Doral, FL, just on the west side of the Miami International Airport, has announced that on Jan. 15 it hired long-time produce veteran, Lloyd Rosen as its sales manager.
In the Trenches: In-store demos help influence incremental sales
You no doubt have heard these words before: “Try it, you’ll like it,” or “Try it and you’ll buy it.”
Do you ever get coaxed by someone to try different foods you never experienced before? If so, did you like or dislike the experience? Was it compelling enough to change your mind about a certain item?
Sunkist experiences fourth straight billion-dollar year
Sunkist Growers held its annual meeting Feb. 19 at which it announced that 2013 was another billion-dollar revenue year. This marks the fourth consecutive billion-dollar year for Sunkist, with grower payments totaling $873 million compared to $838 million in 2012.
Hy-Vee's major entry into Twin Cities market
Hy-Vee Inc., a grocery retailer with 235 stores in eight states, announced plans for a major expansion of its Minnesota operations into the Twin Cities market. Hy-Vee has been a fixture in Minnesota communities since 1969 and currently has 17 employee-owned stores statewide with approximately 5,100 employees.
Florida's Brandi Harrison named 2014 National Watermelon Queen
SAVANNAH, GA — Reigning Florida Watermelon Queen Brandi Harrion was named the 2014 National Watermelon Queen at the association's 100th anniversary celebration Feb. 22, here.
The NWA convention not only celebrated the association's 100th year, it also marked the 50th year of the queen competition.