Month: June 2013

Organics Unlimited of San Diego, CA has announced that they will be introducing GROW bananas to the western Canadian market through Pro Organics of British Columbia. Starting in July, GROW bananas will be available to retailers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon. …

Hatch Chiles from New Mexico are back in season from August through September. Friedas Inc. has guaranteed volume and good supply, and the expertise to assist retailers in a Hatch Chile roasting program. …

Social media continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and the California Avocado Commission (CAC) is taking full advantage of these new opportunities to reach consumers with targeted messages. CAC has expanded its social media efforts to fully support retailers with a variety of customer-specific programs and communications. …

Fresh Valley Foods Corp. of Haverhill, MA is pleased to announce it has entered into a retail brokerage partnership with A. J. Letizio Sales & Marketing Inc., of Windham, NH.  Under this new agreement, A. J. Letizio will become Fresh Valley Food's exclusive retail broker in New England and New York for the processor's full line of fresh cut fruit and vegetables. …

Amaize Sweet Corn is now available for a limited time. This deliciously rare variety of white sweet corn is a popular summer treat enjoyed by all ages. Amaize fans rave about its amazing taste and crunch, claiming it is unmatched by any other variety of corn. …