Month: October 2015

Granite Staters are willing to pay more for locally grown fruits and vegetables, according to preliminary findings of new research funded by the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire. This is the first study of New Hampshire consumer preferences for locally grown, fresh produce, which is a growing area of the state’s agriculture industry. …

A new British study published today in the European Journal Of Nutrition reveals that when children consume wild blueberries they show greater memory and better concentration. This study, led by Professor Claire Williams, from the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, is the first detailed examination of the effects of wild blueberries on cognition in children using multiple doses and test sessions. …

According to the National Retail Federation, 157 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year spending almost $7 billion, and one-third of those celebrating plan to throw or attend a party.  California Giant Berry Farms is ready to be included in the party and have their berries on the menu. …

Program plans are being finalized for the inaugural Organic Produce Summit to be held July 13-14, 2016 in Monterey, CA. The two-day Summit is dedicated to the flourishing organic fresh fruit and vegetable industry, and includes an engaging and informative program connecting organic producers and handlers. …

Gambles Ontario Produce Inc. (GOPI), a leading fresh produce wholesaler/distributor, announces it has entered into a partnership agreement with Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI), a buying group for Independent Canadian Grocers, as their preferred and only endorsed produce vendor in Canada. …