UNH Conducts First Study On Growing Brussels Sprouts In Northern New England

November 3, 2015 University of New Hampshire

In the first study on growing Brussels sprouts in northern New England, a researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire has found that different varieties of the vegetable perform much better than others, and the practice of topping has the potential to increase marketable yields.

Braga Fresh Family Farms Celebrates 45 Years With David Cardenas

November 3, 2015 Braga Fresh Family Farms

Braga Fresh Family Farms is pleased to commemorate a 45-year milestone achieved by respected employee David Cardenas.

Mann Packing Chairman/CEO Lorri Koster Receives Ben Heller Award

The Center for Community Advocacy’s 20th annual “Dia de Los Muertos” tardeada (afternoon party) was Sunday, Nov. 1 at California State University Monterey Bay University Center to honor this year’s recipient of CCA’s Ben Heller Award and Volunteer Hero Award Recipient.

Lipman Acquires Denver-Based Sam's Produce

November 3, 2015 Lipman

Lipman, North America’s largest field tomato grower, recently announced it has acquired Denver-based Sam’s Produce.

Customers Swoon Over Midnight Moon

November 3, 2015 Culinary Specialty Produce

The new potato sensation, Midnight Moon, is making an impact wherever it lands. Marketed by Culinary Specialty Produce, this high profile potato is getting great reviews. “We have sent many samples to buyers and they do seem interested when they see it,” noted Mr. Mark Pittenger, sales manager for Culinary Specialty Produce, “but they get seriously excited when we get them to taste it and that can be tough,” Pittenger concluded.