New From Apio, Inc. – Chipotle Vegetable Slaw Salad

September 23, 2011 Apio, Inc.

Apio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Landec Corporation (LNDC) and a leading producer of fresh-cut vegetable products, introduces Chipotle Salad Kit, a new flavor profile to add to their successful salad kit line. Beginning September 19, 2011, this new SKU is ready to ship nationwide!

Crunch Pak Introduces Seasonal Appletizer Trays For Fall

September 22, 2011 Crunch Pak

Crunch Pak, the industry leader in fresh sliced apples, is launching seasonal Appletizer trays for fall. The Appletizer trays feature a Halloween theme label and come in two combinations of fresh cut fruit and dip with a suggested retail price of $11.99 to $12.99.

Tom Vilsack Highlights Face-To-Face Meetings At Washington Public Policy Conference

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join Washington Public Policy Conference attendees at the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on October 5 for a candid meeting to discuss the current policy landscape for the produce industry regarding the Farm Bill, nutrition programs, agriculture research and other important USDA programs that will help promote the fresh produce industry.

Deardorff Family Farms LEEDing The Way With New Facility

September 22, 2011 Deardorff Family Farms

Deardorff Family Farms announced today that they are nearing completion on a new LEED certified facility that will serve as their headquarters. The facility will be 115,000 square feet of cooling, processing, packing and office space. The scheduled completion date is the first quarter of 2012.

Seald Sweet Launches Major Expansion Of Calif. Operations With Fresh Select

September 22, 2011 Seald Sweet International

Seald Sweet International has announced a major expansion of the company’s west coast operations through a partnership with Fresh Select, a new state-of-the-art packing and cold storage facility, located in Dinuba California. The agreement substantially increases Seald Sweet West’s overall volume and production capacity of domestic and imported fresh produce.