Detroit Whole Foods Adding Classes On Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Whole Foods Market is opening a space near its Midtown store dedicated to free nutrition and culinary education classes on Jan. 13. The “Lets Talk Food” center will be in a small commercial space with a working kitchen, located directly across the parking lot of the 115 Mack Ave. store.

Food Hubs Try To Grow Local Farms

January 8, 2014 Sean Powers, KCUR

Food hubs are popping up across the country. These food processing and distribution centers make it easier for restaurants, grocery stores and others to buy local food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are more than 220 of them in 40 states plus the District of Columbia.

Exporters On High Alert As Strikes Hit Chile’s Ports Once Again

Fruit exports in Central Chile and copper shipments in the North have been stalled as workers from several major ports across the country have gone on strike, raising fears the export-oriented economy could see a repeat of last year’s strikes which lasted three weeks and cost millions of dollars.

Stemilt Kicks Off 50th Year With Anniversary Box

January 8, 2014 Stemilt

Stemilt Growers is kicking off its 50th year with the introduction of a retro anniversary carton for apples. A white box adorned with the Stemilt logo and ladybug was originally designed by Stemilt’s late founder Tom Mathison and used for many years to distinguish the brand at retail and other worldwide markets.

USDA To Allow The Importation Of Fresh Apricots & Avocados From Continental Spain

January 8, 2014 US Federal Register

(USDA is) amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the United States of fresh apricots and avocados from continental Spain (excluding the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands).