Chef Tony Baker’s Winning Recipe Features Locally-Grown Ocean Mist Farms Artichokes

August 3, 2011 Ocean Mist Farms

Chef Tony Baker, executive chef and co-owner of Montrio Bistro in Monterey, Calif., was the winner of a "Top Chef" style cook-off July 29 at the Produce Marketing Association's annual foodservice conference in Monterey.

Phillips Seafood Opens Two New Airport Locations Serving The Traveling Public

August 3, 2011 Phillips Foods

Phillips Seafood announced today it has opened two new airport restaurant locations: Newark Liberty International as well as Harrisburg International Airport bringing the total to nine successful airport restaurant operations. Both full service locations feature a traditional Phillips menu offering signature crab dishes, genuine Maryland style favorites and specialty drinks. The restaurants are franchises with two leading concessionaires.

AdvancePierre Foods Selects ICG Commerce To Accelerate Merger Savings

August 3, 2011 ICG Commerce

AdvancePierre Foods, a leading supplier of value-added protein and handheld convenience products to the foodservice, school, retail, club, vending and convenience store markets, has signed a multi-year contract with ICG Commerce, the leading provider of comprehensive procurement solutions. Through this partnership, which began in late 2010, ICG Commerce will help AdvancePierre Foods reduce costs and accelerate savings opportunities from its recent merger and acquisitions.

Stanislaus County Cherry Growers Eligible For Disaster Assistance

Cherry growers in Stanislaus and neighboring counties can now apply for low-interest government loans because June's heavy rains ruined much of their crop.

Dole Nutrition Institute Joins National Food Day Campaign

August 3, 2011 Dole Food Company

The Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI), a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE), today announced its support for and participation in Food Day, a national campaign organized by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to urge Americans to “Eat Real” on October 24, 2011.