Month: August 2011

Testa Produce, Inc.’s new ‘green’ distribution center is powered in part by a state-of-the-art solar energy system. The use of solar power is one variable in the comprehensive approach to sustainable, eco-friendly operations that Testa Produce incorporated into its new headquarters in its quest to gain the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest available LEED® rating — Platinum certification. …

The Mediterranean Diet, which encourages enjoying flavorful fresh fruits and vegetables, beans and nuts, whole grains, fish, olive oil and select other foods, is the theme for a summer co-marketing promotion with California avocados, Star olive oil and Cara Mia artichoke hearts. The program features on-pack coupons and usage ideas, a free recipe booklet offer, online and social media marketing. …

The CPMA, GS1 US, PMA and United Fresh have announced a series of webinars designed to assist industry in implementing the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI). …

A year after the U.S. lifted a ban on Pakistani mangoes, the first commercial shipment of the prized Chaunsa variety landed in New York last week. …