2011 Potandon Arizona Potato Operations Underway

June 14, 2011 Potandon Produce L.L.C.

Potato operations for Potandon Produce are in full-swing at the company’s key packing facility in Arizona, owned by Pinto Creek Company. The strategic alliance between the two companies, established in 2002, has proven instrumental to the year-round availability of Potandon’s specialty potatoes (such as Klondike Rose® and Klondike Goldust®), as the Arizona season bridges the gap between the Idaho and Washington seasons for these varieties.

Increase In Dollar Sales, Growth Of Premium Items Highlight Latest Retail FreshFacts

Weekly dollar sales rose and per store volume of fresh produce stayed fairly consistent in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts® on Retail, the quarterly retail research report of the United Fresh Produce Association.

Grapery Announces The Launch Of Their New Website

June 14, 2011 Grapery

Grapery has announced the launch of their new website at www.grapery.biz in order to better communicate with their fan base about their flavorful grape varieties.

New Company Opens On Hunts Point Market

The newly formed produce wholesaler, FresCo LLC, has recently purchased Units 258-259 on “Row B” of the Hunts Point Market, located in the Bronx, NY.

Preferred Freezer Services Instrumental In Helping To Recover Stolen Shrimp

Preferred Freezer Services swift action in communicating a missing load of frozen shrimp was key in helping to recover the entire inventory of product for its customer. Immediate action informing its seafood customer network about specific details of the stolen product stalled efforts long enough to recover the load.