Category Archives: Perishables
Package Containers, Inc. Donates 25,000 Box Tops for Education to Chicago Suburban Middle School
When Mary Pytko’s name was read over the convention center sound system at the 2011 PMA Fresh Summit Trade Show as the winner of … Continue reading
Tyson Promotion Offers Consumers a Chance to Win a Trip to the Big Game
Boneless wings are a football fan favorite, and the “Dig Deep” promotion offers savings on game-day party favorites, featuring a coupon for $2.50 off … Continue reading
Green Giant Fresh Upgrades Packaging
Green Giant Fresh announces today the launch of their new consumer-friendly smart packaging design. Products that were previously sold in clamshells have been transitioned … Continue reading
Grimmway Farms is Helping People Lose
Grimmway Farms announced a partnership with Giraffe Interactive as the exclusive carrot supplier of The Biggest Loser consumer brand and plans an early November … Continue reading
Idaho Potato Commission’s Popular Recipe Photo Contest Now on Pinterest
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is now hosting their “Recipe of the Month Photo Contest” on Pinterest, taking full advantage of the site’s ability … Continue reading
Renaissance Food Group to Unveil New Logo and Labeling Program
Renaissance Food Group will unveil a new logo and labeling program for its Garden Highway product line at PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim. “The … Continue reading
Pear Bureau Northwest Awarded 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce that the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded the organization $75,000 in specialty crop grant … Continue reading
Produce for Kids and Sunset Park Elementary School Students Celebrate New Salad Bar
On Tuesday, October 16, Produce for Kids and Sunset Park Elementary School held an event in Miami, Fla., to celebrate the new salad bar … Continue reading
Chelan Fresh Marketing to Offer an Exclusive Cherry Variety
Chelan Fruit Cooperative recently announced the acquisition of the Orondo Fruit Company packing plant in Orondo, Washington, from the Griggs and Clennon families. Along … Continue reading
Del Monte Goes Bananas for Charity Events
Participants in the Miami Paddle Challenge held at Matheson Hammock Park were in for a unique surprise when they were joined by five giant … Continue reading
Turbana Brings Consumers Back to the Farms
As the “farm to table” idea has achieved national recognition, Turbana announced they are bringing this concept full circle by showing North American consumers … Continue reading
Growers Supply Announces Fall 2012 Photo Contest
Do you love showing off your Growers Supply products? Think you’re using them in a unique and interesting way? Growers Supply will be holding a … Continue reading
Del Monte Fresh Produce is Giving Away Banana Halloween Costumes
Del Monte Fresh Produce announced the launch of its Banana Halloween Costume Giveaway. The Facebook sweepstakes began October 8th and ends October 18th. Many … Continue reading
Black Gold Farms Launches Better with Reds Campaign
Black Gold Farms, is rolling out its Better With Reds retail marketing campaign that continues the promotion of its year-round red potato tablestock program. … Continue reading
Mann Packing Receives Certification as a Women Business Enterprise
Mann Packing Company, one of North America’s leading suppliers of fresh vegetables and fresh-cut vegetables received certification as a Women Business Enterprise through the … Continue reading
Halloween Recipes from the Idaho Potato Commission
Halloween treats don’t always have to be about the candy. With the Idaho Potato Commission’s collection of ghoulish recipes, make this Halloween all about … Continue reading
Mango Mania Display Contest Winners Announced
The winners of more than $10,000 in cash prizes have been announced for the Mango Mania Display Contest for Small Retailers with up to … Continue reading
Kunzler and Company Inc. Launches Bacon Pork Roll
Kunzler and Company Inc., celebrating more than 110 years of manufacturing of fine meat products including hams, bacon, franks, pretzel dogs, luncheon meats and … Continue reading
Tyson Fresh Meats Simplifies Dinner and Party Time
Consumers looking for convenience and flavor now have an exciting new meal option in the meat case. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and … Continue reading
Gourmet Trading Company Promotes Tri-Color Asparagus
Gourmet Trading Company is excited to offer Tri-Color Asparagus during the company’s purple asparagus season; September through mid-December. The company offers packs featuring all … Continue reading
EuroFresh Farms Introduces a New Snacking Tomato
EuroFresh Farms, a year-round producer and marketer of greenhouse grown tomatoes and cucumbers located in Willcox and Snowflake, Ariz., announces a new snacking tomato … Continue reading
California Giant Berries Proud to Wear Pink
California Giant Berry Farms’ packaging will again take on a new color during the month of October to convey their commitment to breast cancer … Continue reading
New Apple Variety from FirstFruits of Washington
The intensely sweet and crunchy new apple variety Sweetie, from FirstFruits of Washington, will be making an appearance at retail this September. First planted … Continue reading
Tyson Fresh Meats Aims to Elevate the Tailgate
When it’s time for diehard football fans to cheer on their favorite teams this fall, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary … Continue reading
