Month: June 2012

ABA Urges Senate To Add Jobs To The Economy By Supporting Sugar Reform

June 6, 2012 American Bakers Association

Tuesday, the American Bakers Association (ABA) strongly urged the U.S. Senate to vote in favor of an amendment to the Agriculture Food, Farm and Jobs Act, or the Senate Farm Bill, reforming the current U.S. Sugar Program. “The current sugar program costs consumers as much as $3.5 billion a year and sacrifices 20,000 domestic manufacturing jobs annually,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie, in a letter to the Senate. “With today’s anemic job growth, it is unconscionable that Congress would continue to support a program that encourages businesses both large and small to move offshore,” he continued. …

Oppenheimer Avocado Program Reaches Next Stage

June 6, 2012 The Oppenheimer Group

The Oppenheimer Group’s avocado program has taken new a step in the ripe direction. As its volumes of the popular fruit have increased significantly in the last few years, the leading produce marketer and distributer has launched an avocado ripening service to better accommodate Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canadian customers. This service complements the ripening protocols Oppenheimer implemented for its western customers in 2010. …

Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates Brand Unveils Healthy-Living Campaign

June 6, 2012 Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association

The group of family farmers that make up the Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association (BVMDGA) has announced a new healthy-living marketing campaign for its Natural Delights™ Medjool Dates brand to encourage new fitness and wellness-related usage, and to highlight the culinary possibilities of the fruit. …

Grower’s Organic Produces A Big Win As A 2012 Colorado Company To Watch

June 6, 2012 Grower’s Organic

There’s a homegrown business paving the way for Colorado’s growing economy. Grower’s Organic, the state’s only 100-percent organic produce company, has recently been named a 2012 Colorado Companies to Watch winner. …

Smart Summer Snacking A Cinch With Launch Of Wonderful Almonds

June 6, 2012 Wonderful Almonds

The countdown to summer is on with many consumers looking for healthy ways to get swimsuit-ready, without sacrificing good taste and nutrition. Snack seekers need look no further than another Wonderful option in the produce section: Wonderful Almonds. These nutrient-dense, California-grown nuts are available in three varieties – Roasted & Salted, Roasted No Salt and Natural Raw – and are rolling out in grocery stores nationwide. …