Mason City, IA Man Gets Behind-The-Scenes Look At New Hy-Vee Seafood Department
A Mason City man got a first-hand look at how the fish sold at Hy-Vee East’s new seafood department is caught. The new department opened Thursday. …
Month: March 2012
Warm Winter Means A Big Start For Blue Crab Season
Virginia's commercial crab season begins every March, but the first few weeks are usually lean because most crabs have not stirred from their winter resting spots at the floor of the Chesapeake Bay. This year is different because warm air temperatures — 3 to 7 degrees above normal since November — kept the bay and its tributaries from getting too cold. …
Limoneira Joins Efforts With Associated Citrus Packers
On March 22, 2012, Limoneira Company, a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights in California announced an agreement with Associated Citrus Packers of Yuma, Arizona to pack and market lemons. Associated Citrus Packers has historically packed approximately 850,000 cartons of lemons grown on nearly 2,000 acres. …
Oppenheimer Names Calgary Sales Manager
The Oppenheimer Group has promoted one of its own to lead its Calgary, AB sales team. Steve Young, who has been with Oppenheimer since 2008, has been promoted to sales manager of the full-service produce marketer’s Calgary office, effective April 1. His focus will be on customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with a goal of expanding distribution further east. …
New Idaho Potato Commission Website Serves Up A Heaping Helping Of Tater Tips, Tools & Facts
Hungry for more information on how to perfect your potato dishes? Consider your cravings satisfied with the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new website Potato 101, an all-you-can-eat buffet of knowledge on America’s Favorite Vegetable. Contents include a brief history of the famous Idaho® potato, FAQs, nutritional benefits and an in-depth guide to storing, handling and preparing spuds. …
