Month: June 2013

Hugo Tottino, one of the family owners of Ocean Mist Farms, received an appreciation award at the annual Artichoke Advisory Board meeting June 19 for more than 53 years of dedicated service to the artichoke industry;  Tottino was a founding member of the Artichoke Advisory Board in 1960 and has served as a director since its inception. …

Crunch Pak sliced apples starred on the “blue carpet” Monday June 17 in Hollywood at the premier of the Monsters University movie; new Blue Raspberry flavored apples featuring the movie characters on pack were offered to celebrities and guests attending the movie premier. …

Giumarra is pleased to announce the addition of Kellee Harris to its marketing team. Ms. Harris joins the company as Western Region Business Manager. …

Pure Hot House Foods Inc. sponsored Leamington Triathlon Weekend which included a Kids of Steel race and Tomatoman Competition. It is an extension of an ongoing commitment to support better living and healthy eating for our children, our youth and our future. …

PRO*ACT, America’s leading distributor of fresh produce, has promoted Anthony Molinaro to Vice President of Client Services. Molinaro has served as Client Services Director at PRO*ACT since January 2010. Prior to joining the company, he held senior purchasing and supply-chain management positions in both foodservice operations and distribution. …