Allen Lund Company Opens New Joplin, MO Office

October 3, 2012 Allen Lund Company

The Allen Lund Company has opened a new office in Joplin, MO and appointed Mike Turner as manager.  This location is the newest in the company's network and brings additional transportation solutions to their established shipping base.

Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association Set To Showcase Peruvian Asparagus To The US

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) will participate at PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, California, October 26-28.  Many PAIA importers will host booths at Fresh Summit to network, greet new prospects and say thank you to existing customers.

Maglio & Company Donates To Philanthropic Tomato Romp

October 3, 2012 Maglio & Company

Maglio & Company, a regional distributor, repacker and fresh-cut processor of produce donated 6,000 pounds of tomatoes to the Tomato Romp Rotten Tomato Fight that took place on September 22, 2012 in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood.

Turbana Demonstrates Further Support Of Retailers With Breast Cancer Awareness Program

October 3, 2012 Turbana Corp.

In an effort to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness and to support one of its loyal retailers, Price Chopper, Turbana has partnered with Pink Ribbon Produce, a unique retail program committed to raising breast cancer awareness while emphasizing the importance of healthy eating habits. Pink Ribbon Produce will be available at Price Chopper from October 7 through November 7 so that when consumers purchase bananas, a portion of the proceeds are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®

New Package Innovation Designed To Increase Consumer Awareness

The Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association (BVMDGA), responsible for 60 percent of the country’s Medjool date crop, and Datepac LLC, the nation’s largest Medjool date packer and shipper, have announced the addition of the Natural Delights Snack Pack to the growing line of Natural Delights products. The new four-ounce snack packs have been specifically designed to induce consumer trial at a competitive price, and will hit store shelves this fall at the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of $2.49 to $2.99.