Publix To Enter Two New North Carolina Markets
Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it will enter the Asheville and Cary markets in North Carolina. …
Month: August 2013
Progressive Produce Implements Companywide Wellness Program
Progressive Produce announces that it is officially UP! President Jim Leimkuhler has implemented a companywide wellness program for all administrative personnel by issuing each of them the UP Band made by Jawbone. This unique wrist band measures steps, sleeping habits, and can interface with other apps, making it easier for users to watch what they eat by recording calorie intake. The goal is a healthier workforce by encouraging employees to get “UP” and moving. …
NC Department Of Ag's Ninth Annual Food Safety Forum Scheduled For Aug. 27
Registration is open for the ninth annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum, scheduled for Aug. 27 at the State Fairgrounds. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will host the event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Expo Center. It is open to farmers, food businesses, regulators, health professionals and others with an interest in food safety. Admission is free and includes lunch. …
Farm Assurer Profile: Agricultural Production Safety – Helping California Growers Keep Their Fields Safe
Helping yet another farmer get through regulatory demands and certification paperwork is what gets Doug Mattes, owner of Agricultural Production Safety, LLC, waking up excited to get to work everyday. …
The Cotton Candy Grape: A Sweet Spin On Designer Fruit
At about $6 per pound, this sounds like a lucrative gimmick that takes a perfectly pleasant fruit and jazzes it up into junk food. But when we dug deeper into the grape’s origins, we found that its creator is actually trying to do the opposite. …
