Blueocean Identifies Factors Contributing To Walmart's U.S. Sales Decline

Blueocean Market Intelligence, a full-service market research and analysis firm, announced today the results of the second wave of a study examining how changes in consumer spending habits are impacting sales at the world’s largest retailer.

USDA Issues Final Rule Adjusting National Mango Board Membership

The Department of Agriculture today issued a rule amending the membership provisions of the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order. The rule eliminates two non-voting wholesaler/retailer positions, reducing the number of seats on the National Mango Board from 20 to 18. The board voted to recommend removal of the seats, which have been vacant since 2008.

FPFC Makes $5,000 Contribution To Orange County Food Bank

On May 26, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) authorized a $5,000 contribution to the Orange County Food Bank. The donation is specifically to subsidize transportation costs involved with the Food Bank’s Farm 2 Kids program, which educates schoolchildren about healthy nutrition and provides fresh produce to children of needy families.

Freshway Foods Launches Convenience Snack Line

June 24, 2011 Freshway Foods

Freshway Foods announces today the roll out of their new Snack Takes personal size healthy snack line. These on-the-go treats are available in both fruit and vegetable blends and each includes a signature dip for an added punch of fun and flavor.

ZESPRI Kiwifruit Sets Standard For Supporting Global Community

June 24, 2011 ZESPRI Kiwifruit

ZESPRI Kiwifruit, the New Zealand-based premium grower of Green, Gold, and organic kiwifruit for over 100 years, has an ongoing commitment to understanding and minimizing its impact on the global community. Measuring its water footprint and carbon emissions, while constantly coming up with innovative ways to help sustain the environment, ZESPRI Kiwifruit is paving the way for international brands to use practices that are not only good for the environment, but supportive of the global society.