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Concord Foods is giving the classic Eggs Benedict recipe an update with A Fresh Twist on Eggs Benedict. Produce-centric variations on Eggs Benedict recipes, such as California-style Eggs Benedict with avocados and tomatoes or Portobello Benedict with portobello mushrooms are being featured in Concord Foods’ promotion. All recipes are topped with Concord Foods Hollandaise Sauce Mix and are available at www.HoldTheHam.com. …

The United Fresh 2015 Convention education line-up will feature 18 issue specific Learning Center sessions on the United Fresh 2015 expo floor June 9-10 in Chicago. …

After serving as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission for 20 years Sue Johnson-Langdon is stepping down. During her reign the North Carolina Sweet Potato industry sales have grown from $41.6 million to approximately $300 million. In 1995 when Sue started, North Carolina represented only 3% of the U.S. Sweet Potato market, and today represents nearly 50% of all sweet potatoes grown in the United States with an export market that is recognized in 17 foreign countries and throughout Europe. …

Mann Packing hired Pam Hudson as the manager of marketing and communications.  In this role, Hudson will oversee the company’s advertising and promotional programs while engaging in customer and consumer marketing support. …

Jeff and Pam Meyer roll leaves from nearby basil plants in their fingers. The Meyers operate Cal-Ann Farms, east of Basehor, where they grow and package five varieties of basil and 11 other types of herbs in four greenhouses with 15,000 square feet of growing space. …