Lower Carbon & Energy Footprint With Greenware Cold-Drink Cups

April 13, 2011 Fabri-Kal

Fabri-Kal, a pioneer in innovative new product development, is pleased to affirm findings from a recent study which revealed that cold-drink cups made with Ingeo biopolymer have a smaller environmental footprint than similar cups made from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephtalate (PET).

Cherimoya: A Delicious Fruit That Few Know

It looks like a cross between an avocado and an artichoke and tastes like a tropical drink a mix of pineapple and banana, with hints of strawberry, papaya and citrus.

United Fresh Produce Inspection Training Program May 16-20

This unique program is designed to provide real, hands-on instruction from USDA experts to anyone involved in the produce supply chain – grower to retailer. If you receive, handle, buy, ship, or sell produce – this course is for YOU. Sign up today to become more proficient and knowledgeable about quality control standards, inspection grading, USDA produce procedures and requirements, and much more!

Crunch Pak & Disney Introduce Fresh Sliced Apple Products

April 13, 2011 Crunch Pak

Crunch Pak, the industry leader in fresh sliced apples, is collaborating with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) to introduce a line of fresh sliced apple products featuring popular Disney characters such as Phineas and Ferb.

Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk To Be Honored At United Fresh 2011

Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk, CEO of Vero Beach, Fla.-based Seald Sweet International, will be the guest speaker at the United Fresh Produce Associations annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce, Tuesday, May 2, at United Fresh 2011 in New Orleans.