Month: August 2014

A long-time champion of the produce and agriculture industries, U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) will receive the United Fresh Congressional Leadership Award Tuesday, September 9 during the General Session Breakfast at The Washington Conference. United Fresh will honor Rep. Hastings for his work representing produce industry interests, including his service as co-chair of the House Specialty Crop Caucus and his leadership on immigration reform and multiple Farm Bills. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) conducts ongoing consumer research to explore consumer awareness, knowledge about mangos, buying habits, barriers to purchase and many other factors of consumer attitudes relative to mangos. Understanding consumer purchasing behavior is key to increasing mango consumption in the U.S. …

AgroAmerica, one of the World’s leading agricultural food companies, announced today the launch of its latest venture: ONE. The Better Banana Company. ONE BANANA is expected to be available in major retailers across the United States, Canada, and Europe beginning November 2014.    …

Dole has answered the call for organic products with its organic salad line, consistent with its long-term strategy of offering one of the industry’s most comprehensive lines of prepackaged salad kits and blends. New DOLE SALAD COMPANIONS™, the first line of natural, just-add-lettuce salad solutions providing a total-recipe option in an all-in-one-package, gives consumers everything they need to turn their favorite, freshest greens into an exciting flavorful salad. …