Month: June 2011

Rick Alcocer, senior vice president of fresh sales for Duda Farm Fresh Foods is pleased to announce the promotion of John Alderman to senior account manager, and welcomes Christina L. Monnin to account manager of eastern vegetables and citrus. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release today of a revamped “plate” graphic of dietary needs for consumers clearly illustrates that fruits and vegetables dominate the plate and should dominate our diets. Produce Marketing Association applauds today’s announcement that retires the 20-year “food pyramid” in favor of a more modern and easier-to-understand graphic in the form of a circular plate divided into wedges. USDA has also shown consumers the importance of healthy and cost-effective nutrition by placing fruits and vegetables over half of the plate. …

MyPlate, the dietary guidance icon released today by USDA, will revolutionize how Americans conceptualize and plan daily meals, including a landmark recommendation that each meal include half a plate of fruits and vegetables. United Fresh and the produce industry strongly support the adoption of MyPlate and the consumer message to “make half your plate fruits and vegetables.” …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for six individuals to serve on the Peanut Standards Board for terms of office ending June 30, 2014. …