SUPERVALU Announces Agreement With Blackwells Capital

August 1, 2018 SUPERVALU

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Blackwells, as we may now dedicate our full attention to continuing to operate our business and to completing the transaction with UNFI, which delivers a substantial premium and immediate and certain value to our stockholders,” said Donald Chappel, Chairman of the Board.

USDA Sets Referendum Dates For South Texas Onions Marketing Order Proposed Amendments

August 1, 2018 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum Aug. 6-27, 2018, on a proposed amendment to reduce the size of the South Texas Onion Committee from 34 to 26 members under the federal marketing order regulating the handling of onions grown in southern Texas.

WP Rawl Continues Back To Fresh Journey With New E-Cookbook Series

August 1, 2018 WP Rawl

WP Rawl, the premier grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens in the U.S. is continuing their 2018 Back to Fresh campaign with the release of their new series of e-cookbooks. Each cookbook incorporates recipes focused on eating fresh, wholesome ingredients in different dietary lifestyles.

Litehouse Campaign Encourages Consumers To Build A Better Salad

August 1, 2018 Litehouse, Inc.

Grab a bowl and start building! Litehouse, Inc., a 100 percent employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the U.S. and Canada1, is running a month-long promotion for its Organic dressings. The promotion, which encourages consumers to build a better salad with Litehouse Organic pourable and spoonable dressings, will drive consumers to retail stores nationwide and support overall category growth for organic refrigerated salad dressing.

Nomination Deadline Aug. 10 For PMA Awards Of Excellence

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 awards of excellence, including the Floral Marketer of the Year Award, Robert L. Carey Leadership Award, and the Bryan E. Silbermann Collaboration Award. Nominations are due by Aug. 10.