United Fresh Recommends Increasing Fruits & Vegetables In WIC

United Fresh Produce Association’s Vice President, Nutrition and Health, Dr. Lorelei DiSogra, provided recommendations to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) WIC Food Package Review Committee that would increase fruits and vegetable for WIC participants.

Ambrosia Claims Top Spot In US Apple Association's 32-Variety March Bracket Tournament

April 4, 2016 USApple

The all-purpose Ambrosia apple variety claimed the top spot last week in U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) fiercely competitive, first-ever “Apple Madness” bracket tournament, a five-week, five-round online competition spotlighting 32 apple varieties and fresh health facts.

NatureFresh Farms Increased Bell Pepper Acreage Meeting Surging Demand

April 4, 2016 NatureFresh Farms™

Now in to their 4th week of Canadian production, NatureFresh™ Farms’ bell pepper program is being met with open arms not only by retailers but consumers too.

Local, Organic Top Consumers' Desired Qualities In $280M Fruit-Producing Plant Market

If you’re a consumer in the market for a fruit-producing plant, you’re more likely to buy one if it’s locally grown or organic, an important finding for those making their living in the approximately $280 million-a-year niche U.S. market, new University of Florida research shows.

Even As NH Fishing Fleet Shrinks, Seafood 'Farm Share' Program Continues

Even as the state’s fishing fleet, complete with just eight commercial boats, struggles to find fewer fish in the sea and new costs related to a federal monitoring program, an unusual community seafood project is gearing up for a third season selling directly to consumers.