Month: March 2013

Ocean Mist Farms announced changes to its marketing department with the promotion of one employee and the addition of another to the team. …

The California Table Grape Commission recently hired Jeff Cardinale as the vice president of communications to handle consumer education, health outreach, and media communications for the grower-based organization. …

Spring flowers, colored eggs and unleavened bread aren't the only symbols of Easter and Passover. Dates have also become synonymous with the spring holidays, according to The Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association (BVMDGA), the group responsible for Bard Valley Natural Delights™, the top-selling Medjool date brand in the U.S. The dozen or so BVMDGA growers predict that up to 30 percent of all dates consumed this year will be eaten in conjunction with the April religious holidays. …

Coastline announces the unveiling of a new design for its 2 ct. Lil Gem Hearts which became available last month. The development of the new package design reflects Coastline’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support. Coastline solicited input from local retailers to aid in the development of the design to ensure broad acceptance and appeal. …

Exceptional produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries and independent retail stores in 16 states and Canada will be the honored guests at United Fresh 2013 this May through the United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. …