Articles by Ocean Mist Farms

Albert Pieri, a second generation family owner at Ocean Mist Farms, recently received the UnitedAg Lifetime Achievement Award.  Pieri worked at Ocean Mist Farms starting in the 1940s, for nearly 50 years. …

One of the hottest new apples in the marketplace is arriving in grocery stores in the next few weeks. Lady Alice® brand apples are quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated apple each winter. As regional varieties begin to disappear from store shelves, the Lady Alice arrives with peak flavor and texture. Discovered as a chance seedling in the orchards of Eastern Washington, over the past six years production of this apple has increased as its appeal with consumers has taken off. Lady Alice will be available February through May, or while supplies last at many major and independent grocery retailers. …

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has published the company’s annual list of Retail Role Models and Champions. A total of twenty-four (24) supermarket retailers were named Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Role Models and Champions for 2013; 12 earned Role Model status (the top level recognition) and 12 achieved Champion status for their outstanding  commitment to the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters national health campaign and PBH. …