PMA Floral Council guides Fresh Summit floral offerings
The 2012 Produce Marketing Associaiton Fresh Summit floral offerings will include a special registration package and a networking reception. Other show items that include floral are a new products showcase, a packaging design contest and education workshops covering supply-chain technology, marketing and sales, innovation, leadership and global trends.
Progressive Produce sees continued growth in organics
Concentrating on four core products — potatoes, onions, yams and asparagus — Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce Corp. has seen significant growth in its organic sales over the past couple of years.
Homegrown Organic Farms producing organic clementines
Scott Mabs, director of marketing for Homegrown Organic Farms in Porterville, CA, told The Produce News that the company is producing organic clementines this year.
“These are the first true organic clementines to be produced in the U.S.,” said Mr. Mabs. “The program will run during the November, December and January period.”
Homegrown Organic Farms is an organic fresh produce marketing company, representing over 3,500 acres of organic produce. The company was started in 1998 by husband and wife, John and Cindy France in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
Wait til next year — PMA Floral Council stages comeback for 2013 Fresh Summit
Don’t look for dramatic changes in floral offerings at the 2012 Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit. There will not be a preshow floral tour, floral education sessions, a floral packaging award winner or even a Floral Marketer of the Year award. There will be the time-honored floral networking reception.
Mango shipper relays lessons learned in recall
It was a very difficult experience and certainly one that Larry Nienkerk of Splendid Products Inc. in Burlingame, CA, wouldn’t wish on his worst enemy.
Yet the recall of mangos in late August was also enlightening and added to the respect that he has for everyone involved in the process, including his many customers.
Organic consumers more educated on health and nutrition says Phillips Mushroom Farms
Kevin Donovan, national sales manager for Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square, PA, told The Produce News that there is a strong and conscious effort by increasingly more consumers to lean toward buying organic product.
Giorgio Fresh has strong organic sales in sliced white mushrooms
Bill Litvin, regional sales and national account manager for Giorgio Fresh Company in Temple, PA, said that the company, a grower-shipper of fresh mushrooms, has produced and sold organic mushrooms for many years.
CF Fresh plays vital role in developing year-round organic apple, pear programs
CF Fresh has weathered the ups and downs of the organic market from its earliest days, and today occupies a leadership role for its dedication, vision and persistence.
Spice World preparing to launch a new bottle of its popular Squeeze Garlic
Squeeze Garlic, developed and produced by Spice World Inc., headquartered in Orlando, FL, continues to make headlines across the country. The 20-ounce bottle is easy and convenient to carry to picnics and other outings, and is as easy to use as any other squeezable condiment.
Rockey, White Mountain merge to form White Rock Specialties
MOSCA, CO — The fingerling and specialty operation of Rockey Farms has merged with the organic White Mountain Farm, forming White Rock Specialties and shipping out of Mosca, CO.
The new partnership was announced in August by Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms and Paul New of White Mountain Farm. The two men said they’ve gutted and are outfitting the old Sangre de Cristo High School building in Mosca to house the packing and storage operations.