Month: December 2013

Food and nutrition experts urged European decision makers for a novel approach to agriculture and food policies as existing ones are currently inappropriate to translate the recognised beneficial assets of fruit and vegetables into effective consumption practice. A new policy focus would generate great economic gains in Europe, improve returns for the sector and create multiple benefits for the society as a whole. These are the main conclusions of a policy discussion which took place last week in Brussels. …

Misionero Vegetables is proud to announce the opening of its new state of the art, 70,000 Sq. Ft. processing facility in Brantford, Ontario.  The construction of the facility is completed and has commenced production, supplying customers daily in the North East Markets. …

The fourth Global Trade Symposium at the New York Produce Show and Conference opened with a lineup of thought-provoking speakers. Hazel Akehurst, head of sales and marketing with U.K.-based Capespan kicked off the Symposium with a discussion of how U.K. retailers have transformed the way they sell produce. Jim Prevor, president and editor-in-chief of PRODUCE BUSINESS, introduced the session, saying, "Selling a piece of fruit is about much more nowadays than just the piece of fruit. It's about how it's produced, how the consumer values it, and what social and environmental impact its production has made." …

The 2013 Global Trade Symposium wrapped up with a dynamic panel of foodservice and retail veterans in a no-holds-barred discussion on global procurement. Wayne McKnight president and founder of McKnight Insights and Solutions based out of Ontario, Canada, discussed the driving forces behind procurement and replenishment strategies as well as emphasized the importance of planning and commitment …

“Food trends for 2014 point toward juicing and better snacking, while this year’s trends of clean eating, going meatless, and ‘eating the rainbow’ are still going strong,” said Karen Caplan, president and CEO of Frieda’s. “Shoppers are looking to make a lifestyle change, not just a New Year’s resolution. The variety of specialty produce available in your store will help them with making that change and keep them coming back for more.” Here are some of Frieda’s featured items that shoppers will be looking for to support their healthy lifestyle goals: …