Month: April 2011

With the major competition season right around the corner, the U.S. Womens National Water Polo team is gearing up for two exhibition matches against tough European competitors. Among their secret weapons? Fresh apples and pears from Stemilt Growers! …

D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of California is proud to announce its partnership with 2Xtreme Racing placing its pink ribbon logo prominently on the side of The Bounty Hunter Monster Truck driven by owner Jimmy Creten. As a former body builder, Jimmy Creten believes in a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables for endurance, strength and the best way to reduce the risk of all forms of cancer. Their new Racin For A Cure partnership seamlessly combines the sport of racing with the healthy lifestyle supported by Andy Boy fresh vegetables. …

F&S Produce Company Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of fresh-cut produce and other refrigerated value-added products, has again achieved the highest level of SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certification for its line of IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) vegetable products. …

Leonardo Academy announces the appointment of three new members to the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee in the Producers category: Fred Fleming, Lazy YJ Farms and Shepherd’s Grain; Kristine Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms; and Yvette Speziani, Sunburst Farms. …

Driven by a desire for better service to its Eastern U.S. and Canadian customers and an appetite for quality sweet bell peppers and tomatoes The Oppenheimer Group has entered into its first-ever exclusive Ontario greenhouse partnership, with not just one, but two exceptional greenhouse growers. …