Demand For Cuties Has Paramount Citrus Expanding, Hiring 500 New Positions
Demand for Cuties — the California Mandarin oranges — is growing, so Delano-based fruit giant Paramount Citrus is expanding, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday. …
Month: March 2012
Commodities Join Forces To Market, Export Made-In-Hawaii Brand
In an effort to better market Hawaii commodities to foreign and domestic markets, three statewide agriculture associations have founded the non-profit Synergistic Hawaii Agriculture Council (SHAC). …
Idaho Potato Commission Celebrates Diamond Anniversary With One-Carat Diamond Giveaway
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is celebrating its diamond anniversary with one of its biggest sweepstakes ever – a chance to win a one-carat diamond solitaire pendant (ARV: $3,500). IPC Facebook fans are invited to commemorate the occasion by visiting Facebook.com/FamousIdahoPotatoes, making sure to “Like” the page and then clicking on the “Diamond Giveaway” tab to participate. The winner will be announced on March 26, 2012. …
Space Age Agronomy On Show At The World Potato Congress
Satellite technology developed during the cold war is set to deliver state-of-the-art crop monitoring systems to help growers improve agronomy and drive up profits. Although the technology dates back several decades, its capabilities for remote sensing of crops are only now being realised thanks to relatively recent developments in information technology, says Stephanie Race, chief executive of San Francisco-based Earth Analytics Group, who will be speaking at World Potato Congress. …
National Apple Month Announces Retail & DeCA Display Contest Winners
The National Apple Month program has announced winners of its 2011 Retail and Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Display Contest. Approximately $13,000 in prizes were awarded to entrants who successfully cross-merchandized apples and apple products with featured products from Marzetti®, Smucker’s® and Jif®. …
