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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ newest “Fresh From Florida” partner, Louisiana-based Rouses Supermarkets, is currently featuring Florida peaches in its 45 stores across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. …

Ready Pac Foods' newest fresh food innovations, the Hemp Caesar Salad Kit and Bistro(R) Bowl(TM) Jamaican Style Jerk Hemp Seed Salad, will be available to consumers on store shelves beginning April 20. A first of its kind, the Ready Pac Hemp Caesar Salad Kit is a chopped kit that features hemp seeds, chopped romaine, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, Caesar Herb vinaigrette dressing and herb seasoned croutons. The company also introduces its Bistro(R) Bowl(TM) Jamaican Style Jerk Hemp Seed Salad, which includes hemp seeds, chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, diced chicken, black beans, red rice and a Jamaican jerk with hemp dressing. …

As seen in supermarkets, hospitals and schools across the nation, the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® brand logo helps Americans make healthy choices in every form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice.  In support of Produce for Better Health Foundation’s (PBH) mission of motivating Americans to eat more fruit and vegetables to improve public health, PBH is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of its second annual Formula 5 Marketing Competition.   The competition offers marketing majors, at accredited colleges and universities within the United States, the opportunity to influence fruit and vegetable marketing, sales, and consumption within America. …

As part of their 90th Annual Convention and Trade Show, the Canadian Pro-duce Marketing Association (CPMA) recognized industry leaders with awards on and off the show floor. …

While the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22nd, 4EARTH FARMS of Los Angeles, CA is reflecting that at 4EARTH FARMS – they strive to make every day, Earth Day. …