Freshway Foods Introduces Power Packs For Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

July 16, 2013 Freshway Foods

Freshway Foods announced that it has launched a new line of products for the school foodservice market, called Power Packs. Power Packs are individually packaged fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for schools participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.  The product line includes a large selection of fresh produce, including regional and ethnic favorites.

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp Teams With Gold Coast Packing For Retail Program

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. has signed a licensing arrangement with Gold Coast Packing, a long-term supply partner, to bring certain Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes favorites to club stores and supermarkets. Beginning this month, customers in select Western U.S. markets will be able to bring home such popular items as the Lemon Broccoli Madness salad kit, in addition to the original Joan's Broccoli Madness salad kit.

Freshfel Europe Calls For Focus On Fruit & Vegetable Promotion To Prevent Noncommunicable Diseases

July 16, 2013 Freshfel Europe

Freshfel Europe welcomes the WHO Vienna Declaration on Nutrition and Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Context of Health 2020, launched on 5 July 2013. The recognition of low intake of fruit and vegetables as the main food-related risk factor of developing NCDs, stresses the imperative need to focus efforts on promoting increased purchasing and consumption of fruits and vegetables.

California Giant Hosts Food Blogger Contest

California Giant Berry Farms is tapping into the growing network of food bloggers by hosting a contest which will ultimately result in gaining a new set of brand ambassadors.  By hosting a contest specific to food bloggers California Giant hopes to extend their reach to consumers continuing to build brand loyalty and participate in new exciting recipes created by foodies at home in their own kitchens.

Jon Gorman Joins Coastline Sales Staff

July 16, 2013 Coastline

Coastline just keeps growing, and so does our sales team!  Meet Jon Gorman, the latest addition to our veteran sales staff.  Mr. Gorman joined Coastline July 1st and will continue to service existing customers while developing new accounts as Coastline continues to grow as one of the leading suppliers of fresh vegetables.