Dole Announces 2012 Dole California Cook-Off Recipe Contest Winner

June 28, 2012 DOLE Food Company, Inc.

With the help of celebrity Chef Ben Ford, Jeanette Nelson from Crab Orchard, West Virginia, won the annual DOLE®California Cook-Off grilling competition and grand prize of $10,000 for her winning recipe, the Taste of Dole Island Pork Sliders with Pineapple Jicama Salsa.

Banner Mountain Sprouts Recalls Organic Sprouts For Possible Health Risks

June 28, 2012 FDA

As a precautionary measure, Banner Mountain Sprouts is voluntarily recalling organic sprouts under the following names: 4oz. zesty greens, 5oz. sprout salad, 4oz. clover, 2lb. clover, 4oz. alfalfa/broccoli, 4oz. alfalfa sprouts, and 1lb. & 2lb. alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Routine testing showed signs of salmonella and Banner Mountain Sprouts was notified of possible contamination.

FirstFruits Marketing Of Washington Recognized For Efforts In Helping Others

June 28, 2012 FirstFruits Marketing

FirstFruits Marketing of Washington, LLC was recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as one of seven Washington employers, and the only in the produce category, that have demonstrated their commitment to community service.

Progreso Produce Expands Product Mix With Peruvian Avocadoes

June 28, 2012 Progreso Produce

Progreso Produce has long been a leading grower/shipper in the Texas/Mexico import corridor, but recently has expanded their product mix to include avocadoes from Peru.

North American Produce Transportation Working Group To Host Best Practices Webinar

The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) will host a webinar on produce transportation best practices on Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. The session will give an overview of the best practices and delve into the roles and responsibilities of the shipper, carrier and receiver in facilitating a seamless, safe, and sustainable global supply-chain.