Month: September 2014

State Garden Inc., a leading Northeast supplier of organic and conventional tender leaf greens, spinach and celery hearts under the brands Simple Beginnings and Olivia’s Organics, announced today that it is expanding its Simple Beginnings conventional produce line with the addition of 10-ounce celery heart bags and 20-ounce celery heart trays. The new products are now available to State Garden customers along the Eastern Seaboard, with expansion into additional markets expected throughout the fall. …

Complementing its retail campaign strategy, the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) is leveraging social media channels to engage consumers, strengthen brand awareness, and drive purchase of Avocados from Peru during the summer season. Interactive Pinterest parties, Instagram sweepstakes, and recipe contests with plenty of chances to win cash and prizes, provide audiences with many reasons to serve avocados to their family and friends. …

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of convenience driven fruit and vegetable snack items, Baloian Farms has expanded its product line with a new offering; sweet mini peppers with fat-free ranch, packaged together in a single-serving cup. …

The 7th AMHPAC Annual Congress was held on August 28-29, 2014 at the Hotel Barcelo Grand Faro in Los Cabos, Mexico, and attended by over 330 participants. The conference program began with a filled agenda of dignitaries from all sectors of the industry aimed at strengthening networks, increasing sales and training.  …