Performance Food Group Announces Expansion Of GA Distribution Facility

August 6, 2015 Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) today announced plans to expand its Performance Foodservice ? Milton’s food distribution facility in Oakwood, Ga. during a groundbreaking ceremony held there today.

FPAA Tool Promotes Socially & Environmentally Responsible Produce Disposal

The landfill doesn’t have to be the final destination of produce that is no longer commercially viable. With this in mind, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) believes it is important for the warehouses in Santa Cruz County to know some of the alternative channels of disposal. The association encourages the use of these channels.

2015 California Fresh Fig Season Is Officially Underway

The California Fig industry is excited to announce the excellent quality of the 2015 fresh crop across all varieties – Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Calimyrna, Kadota, Sierra and Tiger Figs. Natural, good-for-you, and tasty California Fresh Figs are available now thru December.

Strawberries Are In Big Trouble, Scientists Race To Find Solution

The strawberry industry is facing a major obstacle now that the most commonly used pesticide is being phased out, and researchers have put in millions of dollars in the race to come up with an alternative.

Greener Fields Together Announces Cultivating Change Grant Program For Local Farms

August 6, 2015 Greener Fields Together

Greener Fields Together™, the sustainability and local produce initiative created by PRO*ACT, the produce supply-chain management company, is proud to announce Cultivating Change, a grant program for local farms. Through Cultivating Change, local growers are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. The grants will be funded on an annual basis to qualifying growers through an online voting platform and industry review panel.