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Produce for Kids Kicks Off its Get Healthy, Give Hope Campaign
Gearing up for its annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign, Produce for Kids has partnered with 13 supermarket grocery store chains across the country … Continue reading
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Study Shows Mango Buyers Purchase More
The National Mango Board (NMB) has published the Mango FreshFacts Shopper Insights report, which shows that mango buyers spend 40% more per grocery basket than … Continue reading
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YumEarth Says “You’ll Go Bananas” for New Fruit Snacks
YumEarth, the organic candy company, is launching YumEarth Organics Fruit Snacks, 100% vegan fruit snacks that contain no artificial colors or flavors, no high-fructose … Continue reading
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National Mango Board to Host Ripening Webinar
The National Mango Board (NMB), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis (Department of Plant Science) and the University of Florida (IFAS Center … Continue reading
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Produce for Better Health Foundation Achieves Social Media Milestone
Consumers, Public Health Communities and the Fruit and Vegetable Industry continue to respond very favorably to the Fruits & Veggies–More Matters national health campaign … Continue reading
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Dole Food Company Rings in New Year with Website Refresh
Dole Food Company unveiled the new face of dole.com. The website establishes the Dole brand online, with a simple and clean design that is … Continue reading
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United Fresh Forms Agriculture Workforce Coalition
United Fresh has joined with organizations representing a broad cross-section of agricultural employers today in the newly-formed Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC). As the unified … Continue reading
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Produce(ing) a new start
With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, often creating opportunities for retailers to promote fresh fruits and vegetables. After indulging in delectable treats … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Stemilt Growers Receives Governor’s Award for Energy Performance
Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire recognized Stemilt Growers with a Governor’s Award for Leadership in Energy Performance. Stemilt received the award for greatly reducing … Continue reading
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Stemilt Receives Community Collaboration Award
Washington state’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) recently honored Stemilt Growers with a Community Collaboration Award. Stemilt president West Mathison and his wife, Courtney, … Continue reading
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Gourmet Trading Company is Now Importing Peruvian Blueberries
North American distributor of fresh asparagus, blueberries and blackberries, Gourmet Trading Company, announced it has received its first shipment of Peruvian Blueberries. Gourmet Trading … Continue reading
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CMI’s New Apple Packing Line Keeps Prices Down
CMI and McDougall and Sons (CMI’s largest growing entity and one of their founding owners) has improved their packing operation — amidst a hail … Continue reading
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Chile Blueberry Season Begins
It is the beginning of the Gourmet Trading Company’s , announced the beginning of its Chile blueberry season today. As the company’s Argentina blueberry … Continue reading
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Fresh Blueberries from Chile Projected to Set New Record
Export of fresh Blueberries from Chile is projected to continue the upward momentum this 2012-13 season, forecasted to rise by 21% over the prior … Continue reading
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Pear Bureau Northwest Names Meijer “Pear Retailer of the Year”
Pear Bureau Northwest has named Meijer as the 2012 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising program. Meijer’s successful implementation of … Continue reading
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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
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Wonderful Pomegranate Harvest is Underway
Early season Pomegranate varieties have moved smoothly into the distribution channels and now the Wonderful, the principal pomegranate variety is starting to ship. “Continued … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Produce Powerhouse
PMA Fresh Summit is fast approaching. The industry is poised to put its best foot forward. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 10 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
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
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Rickland Orchards Introduces a Shelf-Stable Greek Yogurt Bar
Rickland Orchards has announced the launch of the first-ever Greek Yogurt Bar. The Greek Yogurt Bars feature honey-roasted granola and real fruit dipped in … Continue reading
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Q&A with Produce Growers on Supporting Consumers New Year’s Resolutions
With the new year upon us, people are re-committing to eating healthy and getting in shape. Retailers can help shoppers stick to their goals … Continue reading
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Chilean Blueberry Committee Launches “Media Blitz” Focused on U.S. Retail
The Chilean Blueberry Committee (CBC) has launched a promotional campaign to support sales and consumption of fresh blueberries from Chile during the winter months … Continue reading
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