Artichokes Are The Theme At The Monterey County Fair
“At the Heart of It All” a play on artichokes and the recently proclaimed “California State Vegetable,” is the theme of this year’s 77th Annual Monterey County Fair from Aug. 28-Sept. 2. …
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Chiquita Appoints Courtney Parker As Vice President Of Food Safety & Quality
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today announced the appointment of Courtney Parker as Vice President Food Safety and Quality. Parker will have responsibility for Chiquita’s Fresh Express salad quality assurance and quality control programs, as well as global responsibility to serve as Chiquita’s primary liaison to regulatory agencies and other industry stakeholders, coordinating cross-functionally for the Company’s bananas and salads business units. …
Latrobe, PA, & Dole Host World’s Largest Banana Gathering & ‘Guiltless’ Banana Split Bar
More than a century after apprentice pharmacist David Strickler of Tassel Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pa., dished up the first banana split for students of nearby Saint Vincent College, thousands of banana lovers gathered at the school in this southwestern Pennsylvania city on National Banana Split Day for the world’s largest banana gathering and banana split bar. …
Vidalia Onion Committee Extends Application Deadline For Marketing Order Manager Position
The The Vidalia® Onion Committee has extended the application deadline for the open Marketing Order Manager position to Friday, September 13. …
PEI Potatoes Look Forward To An Event-Filled Fall
September and October are the start of harvest season for Prince Edward Island Potatoes, and to celebrate, the PEI Potato Board is involved in a number of festivals and events on Prince Edward Island in the coming months! Potatoes are not only a major cog in Prince Edward Island’s economic engine, but are also a part of the Island’s cultural identity. The Potato Board is proud to be a sponsor of a number of high profile events that appeal to Islanders and visitors alike! …