CAPS Launches Corporate Rebrand To Become CHEP Pallecon Solutions

November 5, 2013 CHEP Pallecon Solutions

CAPS is pleased to announce that effective today, its Intermediate Bulk Container management business is being rebranded as CHEP Pallecon Solutions.

USPB Debuts ‘Potato Lovers Club’ At International Food Bloggers Conference

The United States Potato Board (USPB) debuted the new “Potato Lovers Club” program at a top food blogger conference in Seattle, WA, in September.

IFCO Appoints SVP Of Global Business Development; Chooses Successor For President, NA

November 5, 2013 IFCO

IFCO, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), has announced that Fred Heptinstall has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and that Dan Walsh will succeed him as President of the North American business. Fred will be responsible for evaluating opportunities for geographic expansion of IFCO into undeveloped global markets, new product applications and services and acquisition opportunities. He will participate in IFCO’s strategic global business development and will represent IFCO in relevant industry organizations.

Perdue Farms Contributes $50,000 To Marylanders Grow Oysters Program

November 4, 2013 Perdue Farms

As part of a commitment to help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay oyster population, Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue presented $50,000 to the Marylanders Grow Oysters Program at a ceremony in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Joe Gill and Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance accepted the contribution, which will help fund citizen stewardship oyster projects throughout the state. Perdue was able to make this donation through an innovative partnership with CBS EcoMedia.

Andronico's Community Markets & Nugget Markets Add Harmoniously Raised Verlasso Salmon

November 4, 2013 Verlasso

Across Northern California, sustainability-minded seafood lovers can choose Harmoniously Raised Verlasso® salmon, now available at Sacramento-based Nugget Markets and San Francisco-based Andronico's Community Markets. Verlasso is the only ocean-raised farmed salmon with a "Good Alternative" buy ranking from the Monterey Bay Aquarium® (MBA) Seafood Watch® program, confirming the deep commitment to and track record by Verlasso of protecting ocean resources.