Pampering Anjou: Studying Storage Of A Popular Pear
No wonder the Anjou is one of America’s favorite pears. When properly ripened, this chubby fruit is sweet and juicy, with a pleasing, buttery-smooth texture. …
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University Study Explores Relationship Between Avocado Consumption, Satiety
New research published in the November issue of Nutrition Journal reports adding one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch may have helped healthy, overweight people feel more satisfied and reduced their desire to eat following a meal. The study was funded by the Hass Avocado Board. …
Nevada Fresh Pak Joins Buy Nevada
Nevada Fresh Pak has joined Buy Nevada as a platinum member in the grower and distributor sections. …
Logistics Firm TransCold Hatches Rail Service Plan With Giant BNSF
McKay TransCold, a logistics company in Edina, has hatched a plan with BNSF Railway Co. to ship eggs and other Midwest products to the West Coast in refrigerated boxcars that will then return with California produce. …
Concord Foods Collaborates With Disney In Support Of Jungle Book Release
Concord Foods is collaborating with Disney to support the release of Disney’s Classic film, The Jungle Book. The Disney Vault is releasing “The Jungle Book” for the first time as a 2-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) February 11th. …