Lower Gas Prices Mean More Spending At The Grocery Store

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, today released the 11th edition of The Why? Behind the Buy™ report which analyzes how Americans grocery shop and what drives consumers’ purchase decisions. Acosta’s latest research outlines shifts in the consumer decision-making process to help CPG companies and retailers hone their sales and marketing strategies.

Giumarra Launches Avocado Nutritional Initiative With New Bag Design

May 5, 2015 Giumarra Companies

Giumarra Agricom International announces the debut of its new Nature’s Partner avocado nutrition initiative to be spearheaded by a redesigned bulk avocado bag targeting increased consumption of the category.

To-Jo Mushrooms Supports 13th Annual Produce For Kids Campaign

May 5, 2015 To-Jo Mushrooms

To-Jo Mushrooms is proud to announce its continued support of the 13th annual Produce for Kids campaign to help raise funds for local children’s organizations. To-Jo is partnering with Produce for Kids to support its relationship with ACME Markets and Feeding America, Produce for Kids’s newest philanthropy partner. In addition to a direct contribution to Produce for Kids, To-Jo will be donating funds from the sale of its 8 oz. Whole and Sliced Mushrooms from April 24th – June 4th to support the cause.

Vidalia Onion Committee Launches 2015 Season With New Campaign & Chef Competition

The 4th annual Golden Onion Culinary Competition was held this past Sunday, April 26 in conjunction with the Vidalia Onion Festival in Vidalia, Georgia. 2015 marks the first time the VOC has hosted this event which included a variety of new activities and support from the Georgia Restaurant Association.

Kelly Registration Systems Aims To Prevent SC Honey Bee Colonies From Accidental Pesticide Exposure

Kelly Registration Systems, which is already working with the departments of agriculture in several states, has developed an application to map beehives and allow pesticide applicators to notify beekeepers of applications in the area to help prevent the accidental poisoning of honey bees. The official program is available as soon as next month and is being rolled out to other states as well.