Month: December 2014

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., and the Green Bay Packers have named Isaac Baillie of Green Bay, Wis., as the winning fan of the What’s On Your Grill Photo Contest. The lucky Packers fan received an Alsum Grillmaster prize pack which included a new gas grill, a $100 gift card to a retailer grocery partner to purchase meat, potatoes and other vegetables for their next tailgate party along with an Alsum apron, BBQ tongs and signed autograph picture of farmer, Larry Alsum.  …

Building off the momentum of a successful Growing Forward™ with Feeding America® campaign launch at Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit 2014, RPE, Inc. and Growing Forward™ with Feeding America® are pleased to officially announce their partnership and shared commitment to help fight hunger and provide more fresh fruits and veggies to local Feeding America member food banks nationwide. RPE is the first official campaign sponsor, and is also announcing its first Growing Forward™ promotion—just in time for key potato sales during the holidays. Also coming on board for the campaign as the primary media sponsor is PRODUCE BUSINESS Magazine. …

Just in time for holiday baking season California Giant Berry Farms launched an “All About Pies” national consumer promotion featuring their fresh blueberries and blackberries. …

Hickory Harvest Foods recently launched a new organic snacks product line in response to the consumer trend for healthier snack options.  The new line features thirteen of the most requested organic snack products available in tubs for the grocery and food distributor market. …

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) recently announced plans for the inaugural Viva Fresh Produce Expo on March 26-28, 2015 in Austin, Texas.  Since then, industry leaders, such as H-E-B’s Group Vice President, Hugh Topper have been voicing their support for the event. …