First Italian Pears In The USA Conquer PMA Fresh Summit

October 25, 2013 European Flavors

The first load of Abate Fetel pears arrived in the USA just a few days ago, in time to get to New Orleans, for the 2013 edition of the Fresh Summit PMA (18-20 October), where the CSO had organised a promotional event that was much appreciated by the numerous sector operators and buyers present at the trade show.

Birko’s Dr. Elis Owens To Participate As Instructor At UC Davis Produce Safety Workshop

October 25, 2013 Birko

Dr. Elis Owens, senior chemist/microbiologist for Birko, a leading provider of antimicrobial process aids and sanitation chemistry for the produce industry, will be an instructor at “Produce Safety: A Science-based Framework Workshop,” sponsored by the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, Nov. 5-7. The workshop will be in Meeting Room B at the UC Davis Conference Center.

Michael Schutt Of Raley's Honored As 2013 Mango Retailer Of The Year

October 25, 2013 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board (NMB) has honored Michael Schutt of Raley’s as their 2013 Mango Retailer of the Year. Finalists for the award, also known as Mango Model Retailers, are Keith Durham of Brookshire’s, Dick McKellogg of Lowes Foods and Tom Eynon of Giant Eagle.

Vegetables In The US – New Market Research Report

October 25, 2013 Fast Market Research

Volume sales of vegetables increased by 1% in 2012, thereby maintaining the modest growth rate of 1% since 2010. After high prices in 2011 owing to the unfavourable weather conditions, prices of vegetables fell by 5% in 2012, as per the USDA food price outlook. Falling prices, combined with increased awareness of the health benefits of fresh vegetables and federal programme updates promoting more fresh vegetables, drove consumption in 2012.

Pink Ribbon Produce Honors Retailer & Produce Partners At PMA Fresh Summit

October 24, 2013 Pink Ribbon Produce

Pink Ribbon Produce, a breast cancer prevention and fundraising program lead by advertising agency AugustineIdeas, honored retail and produce partners for their donations and commitment to the program at the 2013 PMA Fresh Summit. Together, with the help of more than 500 Harris Teeter, Meijer and Price Chopper stores and their produce vendors, Pink Ribbon Produce has been able to raise over $400,000 for the fight against breast cancer since 2006.