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United Fresh 2013 Donates More than 32,000 Pounds of Produce
After this year’s United Fresh show in San Diego, more than 30 volunteers helped collect donations from the convention floor to benefit those in … Continue reading
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United Fresh Announces New Recall Ready Program
United Fresh is announcing the launch of the new Recall Ready Program to help produce industry companies prepare for recalls as well as provide … Continue reading
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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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Dole was a Gold Sponsor of Big Sur
Dole sponsored one of the world’s top destination races in its own backyard, the Big Sur International Marathon. Dole, including Dole Fresh Vegetables of … Continue reading
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2013 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Breaks Record
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) 88th Annual Convention and Trade Show was the largest to date with 524 (10ft x 10ft) exhibit spaces. … Continue reading
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“Dirty Dozen” List Coverage Declines to Negligible Levels
Science-based information and the clear and concise food safety statements from the Obama Administration resulted in a significant decrease in media coverage of this … 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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PMA Applauds USDA Proposal Promoting Students’ Development of Healthful Eating Habits
Commending US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) steps to encourage students’ greater consumption of fruits, vegetables and other nutrient-dense foods, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) submitted … Continue reading
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Gourmet Trading Company’s Grower Awarded Washington Person of the Year
Gourmet Trading Company, a supplier of fresh asparagus in North America, announced that their Washington Grower Field Representative, Phil Clouse, was awarded Washington Asparagus … Continue reading
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Getting on board
Working with commodity boards can go a long way toward helping retailers boost sales. Produce sales are strong in the spring and summer, and … Continue reading
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The lulla-buy of Broadway
Mountains of fresh produce, competitively priced groceries and show-stopping prepared foods ensure Westside Market NYC will be a long-running smash hit. Click here for … Continue reading
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Produce’s fresh outlook
Marketing the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and convenient snack options have helped boost sales in the produce department. Continue reading
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Westside Market NYC
Richard Turcsik, Grocery Headquarters executive editor, visited Westside Market NYC, right in GHQ’s backyard. The chain’s newest store on Broadway in Upper Manhattan offers … Continue reading
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United Fresh Names Honorees in 2013 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program
Exceptional produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries and independent retail stores in 16 states and Canada will be the honored guests at … Continue reading
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United Fresh Tour in Action
United Fresh continues the California Fresh Impact Tour this week with town halls and member visits in Sacramento, San Francisco, Salinas and Santa Maria. … 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 Delivers at Annual Conference
Produce for Better Health Foundation’s annual conference, The Consumer Connection, held March 13-15, 2013 in San Francisco delivered a strong informational program, notable speakers, … Continue reading
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The Evolving Landscape of the U.S. Fresh Foods Market
Even as inflationary pressures nag at consumers wallets, fresh foods remain a healthy part of the American diet. In fact, consumers in the U.S. … Continue reading
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Freshway Foods Celebrates 25 Years
Freshway Foods celebrates their 25th anniversary with tremendous growth, positive change and a long-standing commitment to creating a clear value proposition. Started by co-owners … Continue reading
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Consumers and the Growing Quest for Fresh
U.S. consumers are on the hunt to put more greens on their tables at meal time—even if it means spending a little more cabbage. … Continue reading
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Fruit, Organics Post Strong Performance in Q4
Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts on Retail, the … Continue reading
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United Launches 2013 Produce Industry Compensation Survey
The United Fresh Foundation, through its Center for Leadership Excellence, has launched its 2013 compensation survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected … Continue reading
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United Fresh Voices Concern for Small Farm Exemptions
United Fresh members and staff are participating in the first public hearings organized by FDA to hear feedback on the draft Produce Rule and … Continue reading
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United Fresh to Offer Networking Reception for Wholesalers and Distributors
Produce wholesalers and distributors will find extra value at this year’s United Fresh Convention in San Diego with a new reception designed exclusively for … Continue reading
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