New Research Shows Fish Protein Could Be Future Of Fat-Reduction In Fried Foods

The possibility of fried seafood with significantly reduced fat may not be that far-fetched. Thanks to donations from the Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF), researchers at Oregon State University have been working on a project that drastically reduces the fat content in fried seafood using fish protein found in surimi.

Chef Darren Brown Visits Village Farms Greenhouse & Discovers Heavenly Villagio Marzano

October 1, 2012 Village Farms

Chef Darren Brown from Oru Restaurant at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver paid a visit to Village Farms greenhouses to view the companys unique growing methods and exclusive tomato varieties. While he was very impressed with the sheer size of the greenhouse, just over 1.4 million square feet of tomatoes, he was most impressed with a small tomato the company grows.

California Giant Berries Proud To Wear Pink

During the month of October, California Giant Berry Farms’ packaging will again take on a new color to convey their commitment to breast cancer prevention to shoppers.  And this year, the company is offering those shoppers and other consumers an opportunity to select the non-profit recipients of California Giant’s breast cancer awareness donations.

New Yerecic Label Website Focuses On Produce

October 1, 2012 Yerecic Label

One of the nation’s leading on-pack label manufacturers, Yerecic Label, launches a new website to specifically address the fresh produce industry. The website, YLfresh.com, allows produce packers and retailers to see the benefits Yerecic Label can bring to produce packaging. With over 40 years of experience in the labeling industry and a focus on lean manufacturing, Yerecic Label continues to invest in consumer research to provide proven results to get fresh products into the customer’s cart.

Hass Avocado Board Hires Gina Widjaja As New Marketing & Communications Manager

October 1, 2012 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has hired Gina Widjaja as the new Marketing and Communications Manager, as announced today by HAB Executive Director Emiliano Escobedo, as part of the newly created marketing strategy for Hass Avocados. Widjaja will play an integral role in contributing to the development and execution of HAB’s marketing program, which is focused on nutrition and designed to increase consumer demand and further leverage the marketing strength of the collective member associations.