NewStar Fresh Foods President Officially Purchases Company

July 29, 2016 NewStar Fresh Foods

NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC. is pleased to announce the official acquisition of the company by longtime employee, and current President, Anthony Vasquez. With 20 years experience in agriculture, including more than a decade with NewStar, Vasquez is seizing the opportunity to continue and expand his relationship with the Salinas based grower-shipper.

USDA: A Closer Look At Declining Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Using Linked Data Sources

A deeper look into the overall numbers reveals that three fruits and vegetables—orange juice, potatoes, and head lettuce—account for 22 pounds of this 27-pound decline. And, despite the decline in consumption of some fruits and vegetables, Americans are consuming more of other types of these nutrient-packed foods.

Fremont City Council Gives Final Approval To Costco Chicken Plant

The Fremont City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with Costco spelling out the city’s and the company’s responsibilities when it comes to building and financing a large poultry processing operation.

National Beef Packing Invests $30M In Dodge City Plant

National Beef Packing Co. LLC on Wednesday announced a $30 million expansion at its Dodge City, Kan., operations.

Prestage Plant: $8M Tax Break For 922 Full-Time Jobs

Wright County supervisors are considering giving Prestage Farms an $8 million tax break over a decade if the North Carolina company builds its proposed $240 million pork processing plant south of Eagle Grove.