Fresno Food Expo Awards Recognize Central California’s Food & Beverage Companies

May 26, 2016 Fresno Food Expo

The Fresno Food Expo will recognize and celebrate food and beverage innovators and entrepreneurs from throughout Central California’s San Joaquin Valley in the 4th annual New Product Awards, presented by Baker Peterson Franklin, CPA, LLP, and the 2nd annual Fred Ruiz Entrepreneurial Award.

Production By National Watermelon Promotion Board Nominated In Two Categories

The latest follow-up educational video that supports of the rock & roll nutrition show Jump with Jill currently touring the country has been nominated for two Emmy Awards. The Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced this week that the interactive music video about naturally sweet fruit The Sweet Beat was nominated in the Craft Speciality-Musical Composition/Arrangement and Director – Non-Live (Post Produced).

McLane Co. Launches A Custom Fresh Produce Supply Chain Solution For Retail Delivery

May 26, 2016 McLane Company, Inc.

McLane Company Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, today announced the rollout of McLane Kitchen’s nationwide Fresh Produce + supply chain solution. Fresh Produce + is a turnkey solution that provides top quality products, operational best practices, merchandising units, information on suggested retail pricing and best-in-class customer service to help operators establish their locations as destinations for fresh produce.

Envy Apple Returns To The Market Next Week

The wait is almost over. The New Zealand Envy™ apple crop is on the water, much to the delight of retailers across North America, who are eager for the strong dollar and volume contributions of this premium apple to resume.

Mission Produce Expands Organic Avocado Role

May 26, 2016 Mission Produce, Inc.

Oxnard-based Mission Produce today announced that Megan Rood has been promoted to Organic Category Manager. In this role she will be responsible for managing key account relationships, working with emerging sources of organic supply, and developing new organic customers.