Five Crowns Marketing's Season Opener – The New Origami Cantaloupe

April 11, 2014 Five Crowns Marketing

Five Crowns Marketing hits a grand slam with the introduction of their new Origami Cantaloupe! Hitting stores in May, Five Crowns Marketing is one of only two U.S. growers licensed to bring retailers this new variety of melon.

Nature & More Apples Are Improving Life In The Patagonian Desert

April 11, 2014 Nature & More / Eosta

Making a small but relevant contribution with your supermarket purchase – that is the idea behind the  "1 Cent for the Future" campaign of Nature & More. For each kilogram of campaign-fruit that is sold, at least one cent goes to a social project in the grower's region. In this way Nature & More apple grower Hugo Sanchez is supporting 15 desert villages in a poor part of Argentina.

Culinary Institute Of America's Amy Myrdal Miller Honored By Tufts University School Of Nutrition

Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, the Senior Director of Programs and Culinary Nutrition for The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), was recently honored with the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy 2014 Nutrition Impact award. This award is given to alumni of the school who have demonstrated innovation and creativity in their nutrition research, policy, and education efforts.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Energizes Fans With The ‘Snax Right’ Contest

April 11, 2014 Ready Pac

With the recent refresh of their Ready Snax® product line, Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has launched the “Snax Right” social media contest to help encourage consumers to find a healthier way to snack.  Ready Pac is challenging consumers to demonstrate on-the-go, fresh options to satisfy snack cravings.     

Backyard Farms Awarded Top Honor In Food Protection By Dupont Nutrition & Health

April 11, 2014 Backyard Farms

Backyard Farms, the largest grower of year-round tomatoes in New England, has been recognized as the winner of the 13th annual Food Quality and Safety Award sponsored by DuPont Nutrition & Health and presented by Food Quality & Safety magazine. The prestigious honor recognizes a North American quality assurance department or program each year that has made significant improvements in food safety and quality. Backyard Farms will formally receive the award on April 9 at the 2014 Food Safety Summit in Baltimore, Maryland.