Month: September 2013

Shanley Farms and Del Rey Avocado are now shipping Morro Bay Avocados which are solely grown in San Luis Obispo County, the northernmost avocado growing region in California. Morro Bay Avocados are supremely rich and creamy with exceptionally high oil content. The superior eating experience is due to the cooler production climate which slows the trees metabolism and in turn the fruits maturing process. In some cases Morro Bay Avocados have hung on the trees up to 18 months! …

The word ‘transparency’ has undergone a substantial transformation during the past year. Previously identified by synonyms like one-dimensional or thinly veiled, possessing transparency has quickly gone from taboo to chic, thanks to recent consumer trends demanding brands to revise product labels in order to expose ingredients and production processes perceived as misleading or harmful to our health. But as regulations continue to change and marketers take advantage of key industry buzz words, healthy brands like Ready Pac are facing new challenges as it becomes increasingly unclear whether or not this trend has helped or hindered consumers’ outlook on product safety and health claims. …

Study after study continues to confirm the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. This week, a new study was released from the Harvard School of Public Health where researchers found an association between eating at least two servings of fruit a week and having a 23 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. …

FOOD Freshly® Germany announces its expansions to the North America Market with FOOD freshly North America Inc. FOOD Freshly® has developed a special technology of Freshness Retainers (edible coating) that naturally extends the shelf-life of freshly peeled or cut fruits and vegetables. Food Freshly Retainers provide the fresh cut processing industry with new opportunities to help grow market share. …