Produce

Maglio & Company, a regional distributor, repacker and fresh-cut processor of produce donated 6,000 pounds of tomatoes to the Tomato Romp Rotten Tomato Fight that took place on September 22, 2012 in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood. …

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) will participate at PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, California, October 26-28.  Many PAIA importers will host booths at Fresh Summit to network, greet new prospects and say thank you to existing customers. …

The Allen Lund Company has opened a new office in Joplin, MO and appointed Mike Turner as manager.  This location is the newest in the company's network and brings additional transportation solutions to their established shipping base. …

A recent survey of grocery shoppers commissioned by Whole Foods Market gives new credence to a belief that's taken hold in the sustainable food movement over the past few years: when it comes to consumer preferences, local is the new organic. …

Batman and the Avengers may rule the summer popcorn movie scene, but the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) Fearless Field Force superheroes reigned once again in the annual Produce Business Marketing Excellence Awards. …