Family Tree Farms Pushes Apricot Appreciation Month

April 5, 2011 Family Tree Farms

Family Tree Farms, one of the largest apricot growers in California, is the driving force behind naming May as Apricot Appreciation Month. Its a promotion designed to highlight the flavor, versatility and abundance of apricots in May. Family Tree Farms actually begins their apricot harvest in late April but May is definitely the peak production time period.

Village Farms Initiates Global Food Safety Program

April 5, 2011 Village Farms

Village Farms has initiated the global food safety program for its Canadian and American operations. The scope of the GFSI is focused on food safety for fresh food agricultural products. The GFSI facilitates an integrated supply chain approach worldwide through established criteria in managing production, handling, processing and storing operations. The GFSI criteria meet stringent consumer safety standards.

Pizza Chain Sbarro Files For Bankruptcy

Struggling pizza chain Sbarro Inc said it filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, in a move aimed at eliminating about $200 million of its debt.

Top Chefs Earn Top Honors At United Fresh 2011

Six of the countrys most exciting chefs representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds will be honored this May as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Sponsored by Pro*Act LLC, and now in its fourth year, the program honors chefs and their companies for their innovative and influential use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. The United Fresh Produce Association will formally recognize the six winners at United Fresh 2011.

Performance Food Group Expanding PERFORMANCE Foodservice Roma

April 4, 2011 Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group announced today it is expanding its 80,000 square foot PERFORMANCE Foodservice Roma Springfield, Missouri, distribution facility. The expansion will add 35,000 square feet to the current facility and provides PFG with significant capacity for growth.