Month: May 2014

Across the country, shoppers can stock up on fresh produce and help raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other local children’s charities this spring and summer. Starting May 2, Produce for Kids® will kick off its 12th annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign in 17 participating grocery store chains, which is expected to pass $5 million in overall contributions in 2014. …

Maglio & Company, a regional distributor, repacker and fresh-cut processor of produce has contributed $5,000 to the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign. This donation will fund the equipment for a salad bar in two Wisconsin schools, the Academy of Excellence Milwaukee and Messmer Catholic School Milwaukee. …

This year's organic mangos from Nature & More will help construct a water well in the village of Takalédougou near Banfora. For every kilogram of mango's sold, at least 1 cent is reserved for the construction of the water well, on top of the regular fairtrade premium. Nature & More's mango specialist Pieter-Jan Nieuwenhuijs is so involved with the project that he will personally sell mangos at the upcoming Dutch Film Food Festival in Amsterdam, where the full proceeds go to the project. …

With great anticipation and excitement, Market Fresh Produce (MFP) is pleased to announce the launch of their new logo. This new logo represents the fresh from the farm message that MFP’s products truly embody. With the bright green color and simple barn graphic, MFP is confident this logo will catch the eye of consumers all across the country allowing their produce to reach more households than ever before. …

The Produce Mom is thrilled to welcome Chiquita to her family of trusted produce partners. Chiquita is a leading international marketer and distributor of bananas, salads, other fruits and healthy snacking products. …