Produce

It’sFresh!, a company delivering solutions to enhance food freshness and reduce food waste,  announced a new sustainability goal, the diversion of 10 million pounds of fruit from the waste-stream by 2015 as a result of its technology. The announcement was made at the Walmart Sustainability Product Expo in Rogers, Ark. …

Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic Tommy Atkins mangos (PLU numbers 94051 & 94959) that were sold under the Purity Organic brand between the dates of April 14, 2014 and May 2, 2014 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall and no other mangos or products under the Purity Organic brand are being recalled. …

Setton Farms—the nation’s second largest pistachio processor and maker of Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley—is excited to announce its sponsorship of the 35th Annual Sports Emmy Awards on May 6, 2014. This year’s Award Show will be held at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Guests will include 900 of the most influential people in sports broadcasting, celebrities, athletes, and members of the press. …

Produce consultancy FreshXperts today announced that it will offer consulting services to conference attendees–produce and grocery professionals–from booth number 1484 at the United Fresh and FMI 2014 trade shows, co-located at Chicago’s McCormick Place, June 10-13.  First time clients who schedule an appointment in advance are eligible for a free 30-minute initial consultation during the shows. …

Ready, set, prepare a snack! Key sponsors of the April Southern California luncheon of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council showcased their products in a unique, audience-interactive challenge to create kid-friendly snacks from fresh ingredients. The challenge was held in conjunction with Produce Marketing Association President Cathy Burns’ keynote presentation in which she spoke about the Eat Brighter program, PMA’s partnership with “Sesame Street” to help deliver messages about fresh fruits and vegetables to children. …