FirstFruits Marketing Of Washington Implements New Sales Intern Program
FirstFruits Marketing of Washington has created a new intern program in the sales department which has been implemented in recent months. …
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‘Let’s Move’ Celebrates Three Year Anniversary
Last week marked the three year anniversary of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign. The “Let’s Move” objective is to create a healthier future for our children. A key element of the campaign is promoting healthy eating and increased consumption and access to fruits and vegetables. Many of the communities targeted by “Let’s Move” are lower income, also a key demographic for other government and private organizations looking to increase consumption of fruits and vegetabl …
Retailers Partner With United Fresh To Explore FSMA Impact
United Fresh and the California Grocers Association Education Foundation are proud to present a webinar outlining the potential impact of the proposed Produce Safety Rule on retailers’ procurement and store operations as well as fresh produce suppliers. United’s Dr. David Gombas, senior vice president of food safety and technology, and Jeff Oberman, vice president of trade relations, will lead the webinar. …
Oceanside Pole Tomatoes To Return To Peak Volumes
West Coast Tomato Growers, owners of the popular Oceanside Pole tomato brand, are ramping volumes up to historic heights. Looking ahead to its second season marketing these premium tomatoes, The Oppenheimer Group estimates that volume could jump to roughly 4.5 million cases between July and November. …
Summerside Storm To Sell Ultimate PEI Baked Potatoes To Benefit Island Food Banks
The Summerside Storm basketball team will be featuring an “Ultimate PEI Baked Potato” booth at the March 8th National Basketball League home game of the Summerside Storm versus the Oshawa Power at the Credit Union Place in Summerside. These baked potatoes will sell with all proceeds to be donated to Prince Edward Island Food Banks. …