NOFA staying strongly tuned into First Proposed FDA Food Safety Rules continuum
The Northeast Organic Farming Association is a non-profit organization of over 5,000 farmers, gardeners, landscape professionals and consumers working to promote healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment.
NOFA has chapters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Smith Packing comes through for customers when supplies are tight
With its warm days and cool nights, Maine is a Utopia for summer broccoli production. But early July was unusually warm and wet, making the start of the season a challenge for Smith Packing Inc., a leading broccoli grower-shipper based in Presque Isle, ME.
In fact, broccoli production across the nation in early summer was limited, leading to some tight supplies and a very strong market in the beginning of the deal.
Foodservice Forum: Fresh organic produce goes directly from Lakeside Organic Gardens to the owner’s California Grill kitchen
The California Grill of the Pajaro Valley Restaurant, located at the Freedom Centre in Freedom, CA, has its own very special niche that serves it and its patrons well. The popular restaurant is owned by Dick Peixoto, who also owns Lakeside Organic Gardens, headquartered in Watsonville, CA. His daughter, Ashley Peixoto is co-owner and the restaurant manager.
McAleavey family working together to market ‘terrific’ New York apple crop
As marketing agent for the New York Apple Association, John McAleavey coordinates sales and merchandising activities for the association from New England down through the mid-Atlantic region.
And after more than 40 years working in this capacity, he is getting some welcome assistance from his son, John Jr., and his daughter, Susan.
New apple crop second largest in Washington's history
Estimates released by Washington's apple industry in August indicate that the 2013-14 apple crop will be the second largest in the state's history. Charles Pomianek, director of the Wenatchee Valley Traffic Association, said the statewide total is placed at 119.8 million boxes, down 10 million boxes from last year's record-setting season.
"On Aug. 1, we had 10 million boxes left on the storage crop," he said. From a movement standpoint, he said there will be an orderly transition between this balance and volume moving into the pipeline during the new season.
United chairman hails WPPC impact on key issues
WASHINGTON — The issues are so critical on Capitol Hill this year that the United Fresh Produce Association has extended visits to congressional offices to two days because more visits mean more time to have an impact, said Ron Midyett, chief executive officer of Apio Inc. and chairman of the United Fresh board of directors.
Gourmet Trading celebrating 75th anniversary of 'The Wizard of Oz'
In anticipation of the 75th Anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz," Gourmet Trading Co. will feature the iconic film on its tags of Peruvian and Mexican asparagus.
Search is on for Vidalia Onion Committee's new marketing order manager
After scoring major marketing successes that have paired the world's most-famous onion with Hollywood and Nashville, the Vidalia Onion Committee is seeking a marketing order manager who is sweet on Georgia's official state vegetable.
Previous VOC campaigns have paired Vidalia onions with the Hollywood blockbuster "Shrek Forever After" and with Nashville stars from the Universal Music Group.
Now the committee is seeking a new marketing manager to take Vidalia onions to the next level.
Food Lion's football promotion benefits children's hospitals
Food Lion kicked off its Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Fall Football Campaign Sept. 4. It will run through Sept. 17 to support local children and their families receiving medical care from 26 children’s hospitals.
CrowleyFresh’s multiple services inclusive of highly important unbroken cold chain
CrowleyFresh, Crowley Maritime Corp. and Customized Brokers’ newest cold storage facility located in Miami opened in early 2013. Business at the new facility took off quickly and has grown exponentially since.