Kalettes Take Media By Storm
Kalettes, the new vegetable hybrid of kale and brussels sprouts, have received much acclaim from both consumers and media. …
Year: 2014
The National Mango Board Gears Up For Its New Era In 2015
As the year comes to an end, the National Mango Board (NMB) is getting ready for its new era of development and transitions with Executive Director William Watson handing over the reins to the new executive director, Manuel Michel. The NMB is also armed with a new Director of Marketing, and new Strategic Plan, a new vision, and new projects. …
PEI Potato Board Increases Food Tampering Information Reward To $100,000
On November 10, 2014, the PEI Potato Board offered a reward of up to $50,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for inserting sewing needles into potatoes of Linkletter Farms Ltd. which were destined for human consumption. With new industry contributions, the reward being offered is now $100,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anonymous tips are now eligible for the reward. …
Newcastle University Professor Explains How Mobile Technology May Create Value For Consumers
Research suggests consumers want to use mobile technology to help them make better eating choices, according to Professor Diogo Souza Monteiro, a senior lecturer in Agribusiness Management at the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom (U.K.). Speaking during one of the educational micro-sessions at The New York Produce Show and Conference, Professor Souza said mobile technology, such as QR codes, hand-held scanners, social media and apps, is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and therefore retailers and vendors cannot avoid it. …
Celebrity Chefs & Culinary Students Take Produce In New Directions At New York Produce Show & Conference
The increasingly sophisticated consumer palate has opened the door for chefs to experiment with new flavors and ingredients, and to infuse their menus with produce items in novel ways that delight consumers eager for exciting dining experiences. That openness was evident in December at the New York Produce Show and Conference at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, where celebrity chefs took the stage to showcase produce-centric creations, and culinary students competed to concoct sophisticated dishes on the spot using only their imaginations and ingredients foraged from show exhibitors. …