Emeril teams with Planet Green and Whole Foods on TV show
Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse will host a new television series "Emeril Green" on Planet Green, Discovery Communications' new 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network that will reach more than 50 million U.S. homes.
Planet Green network is set to launch June 4 with a full slate of original series and specials premiering throughout the summer. The "Emeril Green" series is slated for a July launch and will be shot exclusively in a Whole Foods store in Fairfax, VA. A pilot episode was shot during the first week of March, and the show will air at 8 p.m. five days a week.
Moe Cohen was 91
NEW_YORK -- Moe Cohen, one of the few remaining produce dealers who in 1967 moved from New York's Washington Street Market to the Hunts Point Terminal Market, died Feb. 22 at age 91.
Mr. Cohen's son Martin said his father was one of three founders of Amigo Foods Corp., which he said was once one of the three larger businesses in the Hunts Point market.
Fresh from Mexico promotions catching on with retailers
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, AZ, which represents over 100 U.S. member companies involved in growing, packing, sales and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico, is continuing its "very popular promotion outreach to retailers" this year, said Veronica Kraushaar, owner of Viva Marketing, which represents the association in some of its promotional activities.
Several executive-level personnel gone from Tanimura & Antle
A shakeup has occurred at Spreckels, CA-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. According to published reports, President Ken Silveira, Vice President Of Sales & Marketing Rick Bravo and Vice President Of Crop Management Rick Russo all are no longer with the company.
In addition, it has been reported that Bob Antle, a part owner of T&A, has stepped in as sales manager. The report also said that John Killeen, vice president of marketing and business development, and Steve Koran, director of western sales, still are with the company.
Dmytriw joins Index Fresh as sales director
Index Fresh, based in Bloomington, CA, announced the appointment of John Dmytriw to the position of sales director.
"We welcome John to the team at Index Fresh. I am excited about the enthusiasm he brings to his role in our sales department," Dana Thomas, president of Index Fresh, said in a press release.
Mr. Dmytriw spent the last seven-and-a-half years at West Pak Avocado in Temecula. Prior to that, he worked for Buyproduce.com in Irvine, CA.
CHEP contributions to help NWA effort
CHEP, a leader in pallet and container pooling, presented a $10,000 check to the National Watermelon Association during the awards banquet at the group's annual convention in Orange Beach, AL. The money will help fund research, lobbying and consumer promotion activities as well as ongoing operations at the NWA.
The donation is the result of a partnership between the two organizations that provides financial support for the association as more members use CHEP pallets to transport watermelons to retail.
Whole and precut both part of new organic line at Country Fresh
Country Fresh Inc., a Houston-based manufacturer and distributor of fresh- cut produce and ready-to-eat meal solutions, announced the launch of the "Country Fresh Organic" line of whole and fresh-cut produce. More than 70 organic items are now processed through the company's six U.S. Department of Agriculture organic-certified facility locations.
CAIA reaches 45 million consumers through magazine food pages
Programs geared to food editors by the Chilean Avocado Importers Association resulted in more than 26 pages of coverage in the nation's top food, women's and consumer magazines during the 2007-08 Chilean season.
Produce Distribution Center joins Pro*Act
Pro*Act, a leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, announced that Produce Distribution Center LLC in Jacksonville, FL, has joined the Monterery, CA-based company's distribution network.
Produce Distribution Center LLC was founded by Larry Movsovitz, who runs the company along with his sons, Seth and Max, both members of the fourth generation of the family's involvement in produce that began in the late 1890s with Max Movsovitz.
Imagination Farms adds mangos
Imagination Farms continues to leverage consumer opportunities with the "Disney" brand by expanding its category reach to include mangos in its comprehensive product offerings. Mangos will be supplied by Progreso Produce, based in Boerne, TX.
Mark Haun, West Coast sales manager for Imagination Farms, said in a press release, "A comprehensive category assortment is an important goal for our program to assure that we can offer real opportunities for consumers to increase consumption by trying a variety of fruits and vegetables, including mangos."