Month: December 2012

The USHBC Industry Relations Committee is seeking nominees to be considered for USHBC Handler and Importer Member and Alternate positions on the Council. Nominees are being sought for the three-year term that begins January 1, 2014. …

Each year Tanimura & Antle supports the Salinas Salvation Army donating fresh produce and the use of their refrigerated distribution center to provide 1000 families in the Salinas community with a brighter holiday.  This year Tanimura & Antle employees amplified this annual contribution by raising a total of $10,000 for the Salinas Salvation Army Holiday Food and Toy Drive. …

It’s time for college bowl games! Football fans across the nation will head to their favorite grocery stores to purchase tailgating and party supplies, such as hot dogs, chips, avocados and Concord Foods Guacamole Mixes. Guacamole is one of the most popular food items for tailgating. Stores should prepare for the football bowl games and playoffs, by creating prominent displays of avocados, tomatoes and popular tie-in items, such as Concord Foods Guacamole Mixes. …

Domex Superfresh Growers lent a helping hand at the 108th annual meeting of the Washington State Horticultural Association which was recently held in Yakima, WA December 3-5, 2012. They provided speakers/panelists for four of the education programs in addition to sponsoring the Social & Cocktail Hour Monday evening and the cherry educational session on Wednesday morning. …

Two well-known Florida citrus growers are launching a branded tangerine product aimed at getting healthy snacks to children while saving an endangered species. …