YoGreek Yogurt Parfait Is Now Voskos Plus Granola

January 26, 2012 Voskos Greek Yogurt

Voskos Greek Yogurt is expanding its product offerings with the acquisition of YoGreek Parfait. The new product is called Voskos Greek Yogurt plus Granola, and is available now. “We want all the YoGreek fans to know nothing will change except the name. It still has the same thick and creamy texture and great taste with the low fat granola they love and enjoy,” says Voskos marketing manager Emily Neukircher.

Attitude Drinks Announces Sales Agreement With Florida Walgreens Stores

January 26, 2012 Attitude Drinks Inc.

Attitude Drinks, an innovative brand beverage development company and creator of the Phase III® Recovery brand, announced a sales agreement with Walgreens, of Deerfield, IL. The brand will be distributed to Walgreens stores throughout the majority of the state. This represents over 800 stores within the chain.

Mann Packing Expands Processing Facility In Salinas

January 26, 2012 Mann Packing

Mann Packing, a leading supplier of washed and ready-to-eat vegetables, is expanding its main processing facility in Salinas, Calif., by 18,000 square feet to accommodate volume growth in the company’s business.

Fruits & Vegetables Star In USDA's New School Meal Standards

The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the release of new nutrition standards for school meals. First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack celebrated the new school nutrition standards today at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, VA. The new standards will double the amount of fruits and vegetables served to 32 million students through the National School Lunch Program, the first such improvement in more than 15 years.

John McAleavey Honored By The New Jersey Agricultural Society

The Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Agricultural Society announced that John McAleavey, Executive Director of the Eastern Produce Council, is the 2012 recipient of its Phillip Alampi Industry Marketing Award for the many contributions he has made to the agricultural industry throughout his career.