Month: October 2012

Chefs & Operators Meet Demand For More Whole Grains With US-Grown Rice

October 25, 2012 USA Rice Federation

Chefs and operators are finding more ways to use brown rice as whole grains become more mainstream on the menu. USA Rice research shows brown rice has increased by 35% on menus since 2006 and continues to rise in popularity among diners and foodservice professionals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) MyPlate healthy eating campaign encourages consumers to make at least half their grains whole, raising awareness of healthful eating habits at home and when dining out. …

Trifecta Foods Hires AMI To Expand International Distribution Of Sunkist Blends

October 25, 2012 Athena Marketing International

In the snack nut category, Sunkist has returned with nine new products launching two lines,Sunkist Signature Series nuts and Sunkist Blends dried fruit and nut mixes. As a brand America loves and trusts, Sunkist, and Trifecta Foods LLC & Sunkist Growers Inc., have combined to produce unique and innovative products designed to delight consumers, and grow sales and profits for food distributors and retailers. …

Leading Eggplant Distributor Launches New Web Presence

October 25, 2012 Malena Produce Inc.

A new website focused on delivering clear and quick information to the trade is the goal of Rio Rico-based Malena Produce, Inc. With its new URL: http://malenaproduce.org, the site features a quick-reference “Crop Countdown” box that advises receivers in advance when key commodities are shipping. Specific pages showcase the company’s distinctive services, including its Integrated Supply System (ISS) and photo gallery. A blog page has also been added. …

Research Aims To Extend Strawberry Growing Season In Mid-Atlantic Region

October 25, 2012 Sharon Durham, ARS News Service

Growing strawberry plants in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region beneath canopy-like structures called low tunnels can allow the season to start earlier and continue through the summer and fall, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. …

Green Giant Fresh Upgrades Packaging With Consumer-Friendly Design Elements

October 25, 2012 Green Giant Fresh

Green Giant® Fresh announces today the launch of their new consumer-friendly smart packaging design. Products that were previously sold in clamshells have been transitioned to easy-open pouches and all packages have been updated with educational and informative graphic images. …