CA Avocado Commission Promotes June As ‘California Avocado Month’

June is “California Avocado Month” according to the California Avocado Commission (CAC), who is promoting the fruit through an integrated marketing campaign. Activity with foodservice operators, retailers, chefs, dietitians, bloggers and consumers throughout the month focus on the California avocado season and the origin of the fruit.

Locus Traxx Worldwide & The Oppenheimer Group Create Strategic Partnership

June 19, 2015 The Oppenheimer Group

Locus Traxx Worldwide is proud to announce its partnership with The Oppenheimer Group. This partnership will allow Oppenheimer’s customers to track and monitor in real-time the temperature, location and security of their products as they transit the world.

Cameron Skeen Joins Murakami Produce Co. Operations & Business Development Team

Murakami Produce Company LLC has announced that highly-regarded industry professional Cameron Skeen has joined the company as a member of the Operations and Business Development team.  In this role, Skeen will work closely with Murakami’s management to increase the firm’s profitability and growth for the future.

Braga Fresh Family Farms & Moxxy Marketing Honored By Telly Awards

June 19, 2015 Braga Fresh Family Farms

Braga Fresh Family Farms announced its short films, “Sustainability at Josie’s Organics” and “Meet the Farmer,” directed by Moxxy Marketing, have been recognized by the Telly Awards as outstanding online film and video productions. “Sustainability at Josie’s Organics” won top honors with a Silver Award in the category of Green/Eco-Friendly Online Video and “Meet the Farmer” was awarded Bronze in the category of Corporate Image of Non-Broadcast Productions.

To Tackle Food Waste, Raley's Will Sell Produce Rejects

June 19, 2015 Allison Aubrey, NPR

Raley's is taking a swing at the food waste problem by announcing Tuesday that it will begin selling less-than-perfect fruits and vegetables in July.