Why We Don’t Eat Our Vegetables

February 29, 2012 Sarah Kliff, Washington Post

New research in the journal Public Health Nutrition offers some surprising findings on what prevents people from eating more healthily. The study’s authors looked at fruit and vegetable consumption in six low-income, primarily minority neighborhoods in Chicago, and they found that convenience was key among those who eat more produce.

2012 Brings Staff Transitions & Additions For National Mango Board

February 29, 2012 National Mango Board

On Jan. 1, 2012, the National Mango Board (NMB) began a transition in staffing roles with the promotion of three existing staff members and the addition of two new team members.

Organic Importer Introduces New Heirloom Pear Variety To US Market

February 29, 2012 CF Fresh Inc.

CF Fresh is excited to introduce the venerable Durandeau pear into the US organic produce market. The pears are being grown by Agro Roca SA in Rio Negro, Argentina. Their agronomists have been working for several years to identify and cultivate promising new – and reintroduce old – varieties for the organic market.

US Foods Supports Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn At Annual Burger Bash

February 28, 2012 US Foods

US Foods, one of the country's most innovative food companies and distributors, is supporting celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, of Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, D.C., in the 2012 Amstel Light Burger Bash at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The competition takes place today and pits Chef Spike against other talented grill masters.

ChefTec Introduces New Modular System

Culinary Software Services has revamped "ChefTec TT" to create a modular system for their suite of ChefTec products. The new modular system will allow for complete customization of foodservice software based on individual needs. Modules that may be added to different versions within the ChefTec range include: Production Management, Waste Tracking, Lot Tracking, Alerts & Reminders, and HACCP. The new modular system will be on display at four upcoming trade shows.