Dole debuts four new Fresh Makes Veggie Pasta Salad Kits
There is a new addition to Dole's packaged salad line, and it is a corker.
Consumers are in for a happy surprise as corkscrew pasta (and bow tie, shell and penne) make their debut in the produce section, thanks to Westlake Village, CA-based Dole Fresh Vegetables' line of four innovative Fresh Makes Veggie Pasta Salad Kits.
OTA names new executive director
The board of directors of the Organic Trade Association in Greenfield, MA, announced Feb. 1 that it has selected Caren Wilcox as its new executive director.
Ms. Wilcox, who will begin work at the association in March, will succeed Katherine DiMatteo, the association's original executive director, who served in that role since 1990.
Catlett to address WGCH
Lowell Catlett, agricultural authority and professor from New Mexico State University, will give the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Washington Growers Clearing House Feb. 7 in Wenatchee, WA.
Dr. Catlett's address is titled, "Tomorrows Agriculture: Six Trends You Cant Afford to Miss."
VOC's 2006 officers chosen
On Jan. 26, the Vidalia Onion Committee in Vidalia, GA, announced its 2006 committee members and officers. At the committee's monthly meeting held on Jan. 19, a representative of the USDA seated the members who were chosen during elections held in September 2005. The slate of elected members was approved by the secretary of agriculture.
NAM promotion provides retailers and commissaries with sales lift
VIENNA, VA -- The U.S. Apple Association's National Apple Month program announced Jan. 24 the winners of the fall 2005 National Apple Month retail and military display contests, bringing the apple industry's fall generic apple promotion to a close.
Hosting the Super Bowl brings great business opportunities to Detroit
DETROIT -- When the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks meet here Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. EST to battle for a Super Bowl victory, the Detroit produce industry will have already been cheering for several days.
RFID progress continues; adoption appears inevitable
Despite continued news reports that RFID technology is costly and its benefits are concentrated at retail, there appears to be growing recognition that adoption is inevitable.
Cycling team a source of pride for California Giant
WATSONVILLE, CA -- Whether competing in a race or exercising alone on a lonesome back road, cyclists wearing the uniform of Watsonville, CA-based California Giant are expected to carry themselves in a manner befitting the company they represent.
Riders from the elite team and local riders from the masters team came out to the Watsonville area Jan. 20-22 for training - both for racing and representing.
CPAC looks for 'right fit' to fill executive directors position
MONTE VISTA, CO -- As the interview process continues for a new executive director of the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Assistant Executive Director Linda Weyers and Marketing Committee Chairman David Tonso said in late January that they were both confident the right person will come to the job.
"We have interviewed several great applicants," Mr. Tonso said. "But we just haven't found that right person. We're not looking for a super hero, but we do have specific needs."
IN THE TRENCHES: Are negative people killing your business?
During the past holiday season, I visited the produce trenches to observe product, quality and merchandising displays of supermarket chains.
This is a normal routine, since I enjoy being with the people on the front lines where all the action takes place.
In one supermarket, I stood at the entrance and observed an area which included the deli, in-store bakery, floral and produce departments.