‘Blue Wave’ Bounty: Florida Blueberry Growers Enjoy Increased Consumption
Despite a second consecutive season of weather-induced production problems, Florida blueberry growers continue to ride the "blue wave." …
Month: April 2013
International Business Award Winner: JemD International Farms
JemD International Farms, located at 2400 Graham Side Road in Kingsville, is a producer of greenhouse-grown vegetables in Canada and Mexico. JemD was founded in 2003 by Jim DiMenna and Jamie Mastronardi. JemD currently operates two distribution warehouses in Canada and three in the U.S. …
Sweet Deals As Strawberries Glut Market
A strawberry surplus generated by erratic weather in California and Florida has dropped prices, so pint containers that usually go for up to $5 can be found for as little as $1 at some street-corner fruit stands in New York City. …
FreshDirect Building 200,000 Sq. Ft. Greenhouse In South Bronx
Theres nothing like fresh produce straight from the farm. Green markets are popping up all over the country to meet growing demand for high quality food. But if you dont have the time or the patience, you certainly have options. FreshDirect is one of the largest online grocers thats been clicking with consumers seeking quality. …
FDA Detains Imports Of Mexican Cucumbers After Linking Them To Illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration is detaining imports of cucumbers from a Mexican company after they were linked to salmonella illnesses in 18 states. …
