Month: August 2014

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of the locally grown trend, Baloian Farms is proud to announce a partnership with Michigan growers to offer retailers their Sauté Kits with locally grown squash.  This value-added product features yellow and green squash with a seasoning packet included. …

Kingston Cross Dock & Cold Storage (KCD), announced that industry veteran Brian Osborne has been promoted to General Manager of the facility.  Having joined the team earlier this summer, Brian was quick to utilize his 30 years of experience in cold storage, operations, and logistics to have an immediate impact on the business.  Brian’s focus will be on implementing the numerous upgrades and improvements to the facility’s coolers, software, and food safety systems.  His role will also include business development and adding to the level of customer service offered by KCD. …

Tozer Seeds announced that it has entered into exclusive marketing agreements with six companies to grow and market Kalettes™, the kale and brussels sprouts hybrid. The companies who have entered into the marketing agreement with Tozer for Kalettes are: 4Earth Farms, Classic Salads, Mann Packing, Ocean Mist Farms, Southern Specialties and WP Rawl.  As part of the agreement, Kalettes seeds will be sold by Johnny’s Select Seeds to small farmers and home growers. …