Generational pride, expertise a hallmark at Wallace Farms
Jack Wallace, co-owner and sales manager of G&D Wallace/Wallace Farms, is extending an invitation to current and future customers to visit the farm in Burlington and find out how generational expertise translates to production of the finest quality potatoes in Washington’s Skagit Valley. “We have been growing potatoes in the Skagit Valley for more than a century, and currently three generations are involved in the business,” Wallace said. “Experience is relevant to producing great results, and we are focused on doing the best possible job for our customers.”
2013 OTA Industry Survey data show fresh organic produce continues to lead the category
The Organic Trade Association’s 2013 Organic Industry Survey, conducted and produced by Nutrition Business Journal, indicates that the U.S. organic product market continued to climb in 2012, putting more distance between the growth of today and the difficulties of the recession in 2009.
More than 200 companies responded to the survey, which was conducted from Jan. 25, 2013 through April 5, 2013. It includes revenues reported in narrow ranges, sales growth, revenue by product and sales channel breakdowns.
Cub Foods set to celebrate its 45th anniversary
To commemorate its landmark 45th anniversary, Cub, a division of SUPERVALU Inc., will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards and other prizes as part of a month-long celebration in September.
Speakers at Idaho potato convention highlight successful year, look for another
SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho potato industry enjoyed success in 2012-13 and finished on strong markets in spite of a large crop characterized by a preponderance of large-sized potatoes.
Union Pacific hosts cocktail party at IGSA convention
SUN VALLEY, ID — The 85th annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention, held here Aug. 28-30, brought together members of the Idaho potato industry and offered numerous educational and networking opportunities. Among the networking highlights of the annual convention is the Union Pacific cocktail party, held Aug. 29, where industry members had a chance to reconnect in a relaxed setting amid the picturesque grounds of the Sun Valley Inn.
LD Logistics sees advantages in Hunts Point location
Shipments to the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market and the surrounding Bronx, NY, area account for about 25 percent of the transportation business that LD Logistics arranges, which is where the firm is located.
NMB offers mango-handling advice to importers, wholesalers and brokers
The National Mango Board hosted its second free Mango Temperature Management & Ripening Webinar Aug. 22 for retailers and importers. It focused on providing attendees with information on how to best handle mangos and the importance of proper temperature management to enhance consumers’ mango-eating experience.
‘Harvest Hobgoblin’ program is big fall push for Dulcich/Sunlight
The “Harvest Hobgoblin” retail promotion from J.P. Dulcich & Sons/Sunlight International Sales Inc. in Delano, CA, first introduced in 2010, is now entering its third season. “It is a monster promotion,” said Nick Dulcich, a partner in J.P. Dulcich & Sons and president of Sunlight. “It has grown. It is growing. And we are hoping that the success continues on that.”
Frieda’s exotic produce helps retailers create eye-catching Halloween displays
Frieda’s Specialty Produce is prepared to help retailers scare up specialty sales with a wide produce selection and merchandising tips for creating a Halloween destination display for the third year in a row. The company will also support produce sales with an October “Spooky Foods” social media campaign to drive shoppers into stores.
Weis continues its support of food banks with its Fight Hunger program
Weis Markets will launch its sixth annual Fight Hunger program to run throughout Hunger Action Month this September. The program works to provide food and monetary donations to local food banks and emergency food providers in Weis’ 165-store service area.