Chilean Blueberry Committee Introduces A Comprehensive Nutrition Resource
A new nutritional brochure extolling the benefits of blueberries is being jointly offered by the Chilean Blueberry Committee and the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association. …
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Lipman Opens San Antonio Repacking Facility
Lipman has opened its first Texas repacking facility in San Antonio. Focusing on tomatoes and vegetables, the branch – which created jobs in the community – will be overseen by 45-year industry veteran Scott Russell. …
N.C. Commercial Irish Potato Growers To Vote On Assessment Program
Commercial Irish potato growers in a nine-county area in the northeastern part of the state will vote in March on the renewal of an assessment program that supports promotional and research work of the N.C. Potato Association Inc. Official ballots will be mailed March 15 to all potato growers eligible to vote on the assessment.
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Concord Foods Inc. Announces Display Contest Winners
In celebration of the Nuts for Banana Bread Promotion, retailers across the U.S. developed amazing displays of Chiquita™ Banana Bread Mix, walnuts and bananas. These displays were built in produce departments between October 1st and December 31st, 2011. Winning displays were awarded $500.00 gift vouchers. …
Kroger Delivers 20 Billionth Pound Of Produce Shipped In IFCO RPC
IFCO announced the shipment of the 20 billionth pound of produce in an IFCO reusable plastic container (RPC) was delivered to The Kroger Co.’s (NYSE: KR) distribution center in Delaware, Ohio. The milestone container of lettuce represents more than 15 years of growth for RPCs in the US produce industry and further demonstrates Kroger’s commitment to sustainability through its use of reusable shipping containers in its supply chain. …