Month: June 2014

Just the other day in a piece titled, British And International ‘Thought Leaders’ Panel Announced For The London Produce Show And Conference, we unveiled the incredible diversity of intellects that would grace our Perishable Pundit “Thought Leader” panel, and for some time, we have been laying out the intellectual case for The London Produce Show and Conference. Yet the heart of the event is a trade show, and we are both honored and humbled to unveil our roster of Charter Exhibitors. …

The newest Washington State University apple, designated WA 38, is one step closer to hitting supermarkets with announcement of its brand name, Cosmic Crisp. …

Last week, The Produce Mom visited Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Ontario, to learn more about their environmentally-friendly greenhouse growing practices in order to educate consumers. As one of the largest greenhouse growers in North America, the Nature Fresh Farms greenhouses produce 0% water waste while using 95% less water than traditional farming. …

Frieda’s exclusive Angelcots® are set to return mid-June. These “heavenly white apricots” are a specialty hybrid of Moroccan and Iranian apricot varieties, grown in Northern California exclusively for Frieda’s, and available from three to six weeks a year. They are packed in 16/1 lb. clamshells. …

When the first-ever London Produce Show and Conference gets underway on June 4-6, we will welcome delegates from all over the world, many of whom will be making the trip to the UK with their spouse or partner. At the London Produce Show and Conference, we are offering spouses and partners a whole host of luxurious and optional activities to maximize their stay in the UK’s iconic capital. …