Month: March 2014

KIKU® brand apple sponsored biathlete, Dominik Windisch, took home a bronze medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.  The mixed relay team included Dorothea Wierer, Karin Oberhofer, Dominik Windisch and Lukas Hofer of Italy, and together they celebrated their win in the 2 x 6 km Women and 2 x 7 km Men’s Mixed Relay.  Powered by KIKU® brand apples during their training and race preparations, the athletes were excited to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication. …

Fair Trade is thriving, enabling sustainable development and community empowerment. Awe Sum Organics has taken fair trade two steps further with their support of the Fair for Life program which is certified by IMO, an organic and fair trade certifier based in Switzerland. From the growers, to the workers, and all through the distribution chain, it provides ethical standards and momentum in a growing transparency that provides information on what you’re eating and where it comes from. …

Even as California gets some of that long anticipated winter rain, spring is emerging in California Giant’s berry fields.  The company is expecting a record North American blueberry crop that it set to begin by the end of this month. …

Coosemans Worldwide Inc. is proud to announce that it has acquired Consumers Produce Co. Inc., in Pittsburgh, PA. The new company will operate as Consumer Fresh Produce, Inc. Coosemans is an international leader in specialty produce and fresh herbs. Consumers Produce is recognized nationally as a premier regional distributor and produce re-packer, with a diversified product line, including wine juices and grapes. …

Nasoya is challenging consumers to Think Outside the Block and share their favorite tofu recipes on its Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/Nasoya, for a chance to win the $500 (grand prize) or $300 (runner up). …