Month: February 2013

Retailers Must Differentiate From Restaurants, Says Technomic

February 14, 2013 Technomic, Inc.

At the height of the economic downturn, many consumers flocked to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and other retailers, looking for a deal on prepared foods. But now that the economy is recovering from the recession, some consumers are purchasing retailer meal solutions (RMS) less often than they did just two years ago; in fact, 38 percent of today’s consumers say that they purchase RMS from traditional supermarkets each week—compared to 42 percent who said the same in 2010. …

Organic Peruvian Red Globe Grapes Available

February 14, 2013 Pacific Organic Produce

California-based Pacific Organic Produce announces historic arrival of organic Red Globe grapes from Peru. According to founder Greg Holzman, "The grapes are a seeded variety; the size and flavor are all really excellent. We're very excited." To the best of my knowledge these are the first organic grapes to arrive from South America ever. …

WAPA Releases Southern Hemisphere Apple & Pear Crop Forecasts

February 14, 2013 World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA)

Representatives of key apple and pear producing and exporting countries from around the world met on 8 February 2013 at the recent FruitLogistica fair in Berlin for the annual general meeting of the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA). During its annual meeting WAPA elected Mr Peter Beaven (Pipfruit New Zealand – New Zealand) as its new president replacing Kevin Moffitt (USA Pears – USA) who chaired the association for the last two years. At the same occasion, Mr Daniel Sauvaitre (ANPP – France) was elected as the new vice-president of WAPA. …

Frontera Produce Celebrates Milestone, Unveils New Website

February 14, 2013 Frontera Produce

Frontera Produce, LTD, a vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce headquartered in South Texas, kicks off their 20th year of supplying the fresh produce industry by unveiling their newly designed website, www.fronteraproduce.com. …

Growers Express Announces New Vice President Of Sales, Merritt Bruce

February 14, 2013 Growers Express

Growers Express announces today the promotion of Merritt Bruce from Director of National Accounts to the company’s Vice President of Sales.  Bruce has been an employee of Grower’s Express since 1990, working in a number of sales roles to help customers of all sizes identify opportunities for growth and ultimately aid them in reaching their own business goals. …