Produce

Three well-known transportation/intermodal experts have announced the launch of Tiger Cool Express, a business that will transport fresh produce across the nation efficiently, cost-effectively and safely using rail intermodal service. Tiger Infrastructure Partners, a middle-market private equity fund, has provided funding for the business and equipment orders. The company plans to be in revenue service by early spring 2014. …

As part of its sponsorship of this year’s ING New York City Marathon, New York Apple Association (NYAA) is inviting New York state apple fans to support two worthy local causes as part of this year’s ING New York City Marathon:  the West Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and Feeding America. …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three members and four alternates to the Hass Avocado Board. …

During a White House event yesterday with First Lady Michelle Obama, Sesame Workshop and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced that they’re forming a unique and powerful collaboration committed to increasing children’s consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. …

Columbia Marketing International (CMI), the marketing arm of the North American KIKU® brand apple alliance, is excited to announce that harvest is done and KIKU® brand apples are ready to ship from their growing/shipping partners, Rice Fruit Company, located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s orchard country. …