Announcement on Uruguayan citrus pleases Seald Sweet
After nearly a decade of rigorous pest assessments and evaluation of risk mitigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the final rule in the Federal Register July 10 that permits citrus from Uruguay to be shipped into the Continental United States.
John Vena Inc. adds new talent
John Vena Inc., based in Philadelphia, announced the hiring of three new employees to its team.
Wayne E. Bailey presenting full line of sweet potatoes at PMA Foodservice Expo
Wayne E. Bailey Produce Co., a major sweet potato producer, marketer and shipper in Chadburn, NC, markets its foodservice items under the “George Foods” label.
“We also use this brand for our convenience items, which are mostly retail products,” George Wooten, president of the company said.
“Ronnie Mercer, our sales representative, and I will be at the PMA Foodservice Expo at booth 51 to greet customers and prospective customers,” he continued. “We’ll have our full line of sized sweet potatoes-from fingerlings to jumbos.”
Demand outpaces production for Mann Packing’s ‘Better Burger Leaf’
Think of it as designer lettuce. A round leaf that fits a hamburger bun with no waste, with bright green frilly edges nearly full circle extending beyond the edges of the bread, a thin mid-rib, a little crunch throughout the leaf, and a sweet flavor, without the bitterness found in some lettuces. These are, according to Rick Russo, director of foodservice and customer solutions at Mann Packing Co. Inc. in Salinas, CA, characteristics of a new lettuce variety exclusive to the company and introduced to the foodservice trade late last fall under the trademark name “Better Burger Leaf.”
Well-Pict launches interactive game on social media channels
Staying on top of popular trends in social media, Well-Pict Berries has launched its Berry Tasty Dash interactive game for the summer of 2013.
The Berry Tasty Dash is a virtual race from coast-to-coast with a cast of colorful berry contestants, each as vibrant and unique as Well-Pict's varieties of premium, proprietary berries.
While the contest will primarily be on Facebook, Well-Pict followers on Twitter and Pinterest will also be able to participate in a wide variety of challenges, such as:
Mann Packing continues its revolutionary ways with lettuce
Armed with specific research about what foodservice customers are looking for in their salads, Mann Packing Co., based in Salinas, CA, is expanding its whole leaf lettuce line to include four proprietary items that offer a different take on the traditional foodservice lettuce offerings.
PMA Perspective: PMA Foundation for Industry Talent: Support the cause that supports us all
As decision-makers within our companies, we’re routinely asked by vendors and customers to contribute to all sorts of causes. For my company, Produce Marketing Association Foundation for Industry Talent represents a cause we can champion because it’s very much our own cause, not just somebody else’s.
The leaders of Progressive Produce are all in our 50s. We needed to pay more attention to who would be filling our shoes; however, when left to our own devices it was too easy to push that effort behind seemingly more immediate needs.
Sunny Creek Farms placing focus on food safety, locally grown and logistics
What started out as a sales call ended up as a new job for produce veteran Mark Rogers, sales director of Sunny Creek Farms in Tryon, NC.
Domex launches Instagram promotion to make meaningful consumer connections
Building on the recent launch of its new consumer-focused website, Domex Superfresh Growers announced a new Instagram promotion called "Picture a Healthier You."
Fairway to open new store in NYC
Measuring in at 26,500 square feet, Fairway Market’s newest — and smallest — store will take up a full block in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.
“We’re thrilled to announce our fifth Manhattan store and 13th Fairway Market, coming to Sixth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets this summer,” the company states on its website. The grand opening is scheduled for July 24.
The new location will offer a chopped salad bar available in salad or wrap form and produce directly from the farm as well as a full line of organic produce.