Dole Food Company To Refinance Credit Facilities

June 16, 2011 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that it intends to refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities in order to provide enhanced operating flexibility.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Wins Accolades For Launch Of Celery Sensations

June 16, 2011 Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, the world’s largest grower and processor of celery, announced today that the trade introduction of their Celery Sensations line was recognized with multiple media awards. Publicity for the project was managed by Lewis & Neale (L&N), a leading communications agency devoted exclusively to the marketing of food and beverages.

June Is Peak Season For Lychees, Grown From Loxahatchee To Homestead

The lychee might not be on your grocery list, but June is peak season for the sweet, white-fleshed fruit grown from Loxahatchee to Homestead.

USApple Welcomes Mark Gedris As New Membership & Communications Director

The U.S. Apple Association announced this week the hiring of Mark Gedris as the Association’s new director of membership & communications. In his new position, Gedris will lead USApple’s member communications programs, provide strategic guidance to USApple’s media relations, and direct the Association’s membership recruitment and retention programs.

Potatoes As Vegetables Are Strongly Positioned On USDA's 'MyPlate'

The National Potato Council (NPC) joins with the United States Potato Board (USPB) in congratulating USDA on developing this straightforward approach communicating how to create healthful plates with a balanced mix of nutrition from a variety of foods.