Dole Challenges Americans To “Go Bananas” Every Day In 2012

January 5, 2012 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Undeterred that close to 90 percent of U.S. households already purchase bananas regularly — one of the highest penetrations of any supermarket item — the produce giant is challenging all Americans to make bananas part of their daily routine in 2012. The year-long initiative is consistent with Dole's long-time goal of increasing the public's nutritional health through greater consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Paramount Citrus’ Stewart Resnick To Receive Community Service Honor

A New Jersey native who turned a San Joaquin Valley citrus farm and packaging plant into a $2 billion conglomerate is being recognized for his broad range of philanthropy. Stewart Resnick, owner of Paramount Citrus and Paramount Farms, will be honored at the Ag One Community Salute in March.

American Ingenuity Improves Vertical Bagging System

January 5, 2012 M-TEK, Inc.

Enjoy increased production efficiencies and easier maintenance in your vertical bagging system with the new V60 from M-TEK, manufactured in America at a starting price of $99,000. The V60 includes value-added features that maximize flexibility and performance.

Frieda's Colorful New Shipping Box Is A Stand Out In The Warehouse

January 5, 2012 Frieda's Inc.

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Frieda’s has redesigned their box graphics to showcase the specialty produce category and make it easier to locate Frieda’s product in warehouses.

Are Colombian Flowers Experiencing A U.S. Drought?

Have the Colombian flower farms outgrown their exclusive and dependent relationship with the U.S. consumer market or does the industry still have room to grow and expand the flower demands there?