An apple a day may prevent hardening of the arteries
New research suggests that eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, according to information coming out of Ohio State University.
In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 percent blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries.
Taking capsules containing polyphenols, a type of antioxidant found in apples, had a similar, but not as large, effect.
Challenges, opportunities explored at AMHPAC’s fifth annual congress
The Mexican Association of Protected Agriculture held its fifth annual Business & Technical Congress Aug. 22-25 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, featuring a global perspective of the challenges and opportunities faced today by protected agriculture.
Attendees included representatives from five countries, federal and state government agencies, international associations, products and services suppliers, as well as leading growers, distributors and marketers from the North American produce industry.
Scott Farms’ domestic business quadrupled in the past two years
“This season’s harvesting began on August 16 and will continue through the end of October,” said Stephanie Williams, domestic sales and marketing manager for Scott Farms Inc. in Lucama, NC. “In terms of weather, the overall season has seen plentiful: above-average rainfall; midsummer was very hot, but we had a fairly temperate spring and a milder late summer.
Wayne E. Bailey undergoing new branding initiative to launch ‘George Foods’
George Wooten, president of Wayne E. Bailey, headquartered in Chadbourn, NC, told The Produce News that the company will have a double presence at the annual Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 26-28 in Anaheim, CA.
Sun-Glo of Idaho joins Fresh Solutions Network LLC
Sun-Glo of Idaho Inc. has joined Fresh Solutions Network LLC, a partnership of multi-generational potato and onion companies committed to driving profitable category growth through innovative marketing, category management and operational solutions.
PRO*ACT donation supports school salad bar initiative
PRO*ACT, a leading distributor of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, presented a check Oct. 3 for $50,000 through its foundation to support the United Fresh Produce Association and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.
Sunsweet Growers names new president
Sunsweet Growers Inc., the nation's leading marketer of prunes, specialty dried fruit products and fruit juices based in Yuba City, CA, announced that Dane Lance, current chief operating officer, will assume the presidency of the company, effective Oct. 1.
New ownership brings fresh vision to Mr. Greens
MIAMI — In the year since Mr. Greens Produce was acquired by new ownership, the company has adopted a new business philosophy that has it poised for growth.
After seven years in the asset-lending business, Peter Politis was looking for a new challenge. He had considered making a move to the produce industry for some time and finally decided to take the plunge in August 2011, when he purchased Mr. Greens, which provides produce and dairy to foodservice accounts in the south Florida counties of Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward.
To-Jo Mushroom introduces ‘Swapability’ to Cornell University
Paul Frederic, senior vice president of sales and marketing for To-Jo Food Products Inc., in Avondale, PA, told The Produce News that on Sept. 19, the company presented the concept of “Swapability” to students, food and catering staff members of the dining division at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, at what the school calls its “Mushroom Mania” event.