Produce

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a sweet, juicy New England tomato during summer. For tomato growers, picking which tomatoes appeal to New Hampshire consumers and generate strong sales can be a balancing act between those that taste good, are resistant to disease, and have a high marketable yield. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) is inviting mango industry leaders to step forward and participate in the nominations process to become a board member. Board members have the chance to contribute in shaping the future and direction of the NMB in upcoming years. The NMB is currently seeking nominations for one District III importer position to complete a current term beginning immediately upon appointment. Candidates must meet certain requirements to be eligible and be willing to serve the mango industry by fulfilling board member roles and responsibilities. …

As part of the inaugural donation made on behalf of the Growing Forward™ with Feeding America® campaign, RPE, Inc. donated 40,000 pounds of potatoes, delivered to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s food bank on Monday afternoon. …

The Mushroom Council’s successful introduction of The Blend into foodservice and school lunch programs is expanding into the retail segment with pilot programs before rolling out nationally. The Blend is mixing finely diced mushrooms mixed seamlessly with proteins such as beef, turkey, lamb or pork to make hamburgers, meatloaf and meatballs, for example. Retailers can use or modify these recipe concepts to introduce healthier versions of iconic meals in foodservice, deli and meat departments. …

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) welcomed several newly elected members and appointed new officers during a meeting of the Advisory Board held Friday in Salinas. …