Menno Beachy Recalls Grape Tomatoes Because Of Possible Health Risk
Menno Beachy of Cresco, Iowa, is recalling one pint containers of Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. …
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Naturipe Announces 'Love Berries, Love Cash, Like Us' Grocery Giveaway
Naturipe® Farms has officially launched its “Summertime Sensations” sweepstakes promotion. The contest begins today, August 6, 2012, and runs through September 16, 2012. Six weekly drawings will be held and six $250 grocery gift cards will be awarded to selected entrants. The sweepstakes is exclusive to fans who have “Liked” Naturipe Farms’ Facebook page with online entry available on a special Facebook tab. …
Calavo Growers Completes Expansion Of Mexican Fresh Avocado Packing Operations
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the completion of a previously reported expansion of fresh avocado packing operations at its Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, facility to keep pace with strong consumer demand in that produce category. …
US Potato Board Hosts Private Dinner Event For Top Nutrition Media In Washington, DC
On Monday, July 16, the USPB hosted some of the biggest names in Washington, DC nutrition and food media at a private dinner event at one of DC’s top restaurants, Ardeo+Bardeo. Dinner attendees included: …
Wegmans Offers More Ways To Love Tomatoes At The ‘Local Tomato Harvest’
Do tomatoes taste better in a BLT, in salsa, or in a Caprese salad? You can argue about why you prefer one over the others, but there’s really no dispute about when homegrown tomatoes taste their best. It’s when the summer sun has kissed them until they blush. That late-summer flavor is now and it’s the best reason to come to the Local Tomato Harvest celebration at all Wegmans Food Stores, on Friday August 10, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. …