Month: July 2012

The produce experts at Schnucks know a thing or two about the candy sweet specialty melons that fill up their produce aisles come summertime. Hoping to impart their knowledge to consumers, Schnucks partnered with Frieda’s Produce University and dedicated June 30th to teach the basics of gourmet Kiss® melons. …

Colorful Harvest, one of the fastest growing produce companies on the west coast, announced the hiring of Jeremy Burris as the new Vice President for Sales & Sourcing for their Florida division.  The addition of Mr. Burris is the latest in a series of moves to expand a very successful Florida produce operation.  Mr. Burris brings to the position over 10 years of strawberry industry experience as the former Vice President of Sales for Wish Farms of Florida, in addition to strong academic credentials with a masters in business administration from Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida. …

Organic Alliance, Inc., a global grower and marketer of fresh, organic and Fair Trade fruits and vegetables, today announced it has signed an organic produce supply contract which it expects will generate $5.3 million to $6 million in sales revenue. …

Men and women who regularly consume higher amounts of anthocyanin-rich fruits, particularly blueberries, show a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. That’s the finding of a recent study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health. …