Month: July 2014

Just as many of The Oppenheimer Group’s domestic dealslike Oregon cherries, California vine-ripe tomatoes and BC blueberriesroll into full swing, the leading fresh produce marketer and distributor has received prestigious recognition on the international stage. …

Fabri-Kal, the leading provider of plastic foodservice and custom thermoformed product solutions, has introduced a new and improved line of Mushroom Tills. The new tills are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with a lightweight, compact, efficient design, and cater to mushroom growers and retailers looking for reduced environmental impact in packaging solutions. …

The Bühler Group, a global leader in food  processing and optical sorting solutions, has further reinforced its role in ensuring excellence in vegetable processing, with the installation of additional SORTEX optical sorting equipment at Westfro, the family-run Belgian producer of frozen vegetables, herbs and fruit. …

Setton Pistachio—the nation’s second largest pistachio processor and maker of Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley—is participating in the 12th Annual Produce for Kids® Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign, which raises thousands of dollars for children’s organizations. Running through July 26th, the joint campaign offers grocery shoppers at participating Price Chopper locations the opportunity to contribute to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other local children’s charities when purchasing Pistachio Chewy Bites and other healthy and nutritious foods. …

Cantaloupe lovers everywhere have a chance to win free groceries. The offer is part of the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board’s Summertime Yum & Cantaloupe Fun on-line sweepstakes promotion designed to draw more people to the organization’s website and social media properties. …