Month: January 2013

DMA Solutions, Inc., a leading marketing and creative firm in the fresh produce industry, will offer free, one-hour marketing consultations to fresh produce companies in need of a fresh perspective on their marketing in 2013. …

Congress averted the “fiscal cliff” with the Tuesday night passage of a massive tax measure, which included a nine-month extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. The compromise also sets a $5.12 million per-person estate tax exemption, adjusted for inflation, with a rate of 40 percent. …

Through WolvesCare month, presented by C.H. Robinson, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation will turn its attention this January to some of the Wolves' smallest fans, but those with the biggest hearts: children suffering chronic illnesses. Throughout the month at each Timberwolves game and at events across the community, the FastBreak Foundation's WolvesCare initiative will work to make a difference in these courageous children's lives. The FastBreak Foundation is proud to be supported by the Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation. …

United Fresh is proud to announce the promotion of Miriam Wolk to Vice President of Membership & Marketing. In her new position, Wolk will lead marketing efforts to drive member engagement and company participation. She will also continue to direct the programs and outreach initiatives that she has successfully cultivated as senior director of membership. …

Local Vendors Coalition inked a deal to get fresh Georgia-grown vegetables at the Whole Foods Market in Buckhead starting Jan. 5. …