Studies Find Organic Category Going Strong

November 30, 2009 USDA

A survey conducted in early 2009 for PMAs Consumer Research Online program found that nearly four in ten primary shoppers purchased organic fresh fruits and vegetables over the last year.

Imagination Farms Adds Grape Cups To Value-Added Line

The grape cups use attractive packaging featuring characters from Disney/Pixars Toy Story and are available in a 4-pack sleeve or individual 3.5 oz single-serve packages.

Nutrition Experts To Help Chilean Avocado Group Reach Thousands Of Dietitians

November 30, 2009 Maggie Bezart, CAIA

Nutrition professionals are very important influencers for CAIA because they reach consumers through classes, lectures and relationships with retail supermarket chains.

USPB Adds More Depth, Dimension To Its Web Site

November 30, 2009 David Fairbourn, USPB

The site was redesigned to give consumers a friendly and comfortable place to find recipes and nutrition information and to share ideas about potatoes and dinnertime.

Fresh Del Monte Profit Off 2.4 Percent On Charges

November 30, 2009 Del Monte Produce Co.

Fresh Del Monte reported a profit of $28.6 million, or 45 cents a share, down from $29.3 million, or 46 cents, a year earlier.