Year: 2012

Organic Agriculture May Be Outgrowing Its Ideals

January 3, 2012 Elisabeth Rosenthal, New York Times

As more Americans buy foods with the organic label, the products are increasingly removed from the traditional organic ideal: produce that is not only free of chemicals and pesticides but also grown locally on small farms in a way that protects the environment. …

DOLE Float Takes Rose Parade Sweepstakes Trophy Second Year In A Row

January 3, 2012 DOLE Food Company, Inc.

And the Sweepstakes Trophy goes to…DOLE's "Preserving Paradise" float in the 2012 Rose Parade, making DOLE the first entry in the last 20 years to win in its first two years participating. DOLE's award-winning float "Preserving Paradise" honored the unsurpassed beauty of Thailand where DOLE grows some of its fruit with responsible and sustainable growing and operating practices.
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Florida Freeze Could Put Strawberry Crops At Risk

January 3, 2012 Christian De La Rosa, Central Florida News 13

Strawberry season is just beginning in Florida. But some farmers fear the cold weather could sink the whole season. …

Trader Joe’s Chooses Plano, TX Location, One Of 4 Texas Locations Planned

January 2, 2012 Bill Conrad, Plano Star Courier

California-based Trader Joe's announced Thursday it will be opening a store in Plano, located at the northeast corner of Preston Road and Park Boulevard. The store will take up 15,000 square feet in a building that previously housed a Kroger store. …

H-E-B Renovates North Austin Store To Focus On Latino Customers

January 2, 2012 Barry Harrell, American-Statesman

With its North Lamar Boulevard and Rundberg Lane location due for a renovation, H. E. Butt Grocery Co. decided to remake its North Austin store to reach out to one of its key demographics: Latino customers. …