Ocean Mist Farms Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Ocean Mist Farms will celebrate a 90-year legacy of growing artichokes and premium fresh vegetables with activities planned throughout the year ahead. …
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Study: Shipping Strawberries In Corrugated Saves $6.6 Million Over Shipping In RPCs
Shipping fresh strawberries in corrugated containers costs 13 percent less than shipping the same volume of strawberries in reusable plastic containers (RPCs), according to a new economic case study. In the case scenario studied, an annual savings of $6.6 million was realized by shipping the strawberries in corrugated versus RPCs. …
BC Tree Fruits Partners With Canadian Food Leaders To Celebrate Apple Month
This February, the largest shipper of local apples in Canada, BC Tree Fruits is celebrating apple month. Some of Western Canada’s top Chefs, Nutritionists, Authors, and food leaders have teamed up with the fruit cooperative to participate in Apple Month, and engage in the ultimate fruit battle. …
Fresh Express Launches 30-Day Salad Swap Initiative
Fresh Express, the nation's number one producer of fresh salads, has launched a 30-Day Salad Swap initiative to encourage consumers to recreate the flavor profiles of their favorite higher calorie foods, from cheesy pizza to creamy pasta, in lower calorie salads. …
Farm Bill Contains Major Advances For Fresh Produce Industry
The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the Agricultural Act of 2014 (commonly known as the Farm Bill) finalized by the House and Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee yesterday. …