Month: August 2016

Global leader in growing, marketing, and distributing a 52-week supply of quality-assured and food-safety assured fresh fruits and vegetables, Vanguard International announces staffing promotions within the growing Sales department. Effective immediately Tim Clarke will take over the Vice President, Global Sales position and Dan Lillybridge is appointed Director of Procurement. …

The world’s only rock & roll nutrition show Jump with Jill announces a campaign to celebrate the rockstar in your family’s kitchen. The social media-driven photo contest encourages families to share the benefits of enjoying meals together. As an extension of the Jump with Jill Live Tour presented by Meijer, the #FamilyFoodRockstar Photo Contest seeks to recognize family members who prepare nutritious and delicious meals for their family. …

United Fresh will recognize Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) for his service in Congress on Tuesday, September 13 at the United Fresh Washington Conference Presidential Election Party. After 12 terms in the House of Representatives, Congressman Farr will retire in January 2017. …

NPC hosted USDA staff from the AMS Plant Variety Protection Office and APHIS Biotech Regulatory Services on a tour of Sterman Masser Potato Farm facilities in central Pennsylvania on August 23. The goal of the tour was to educate USDA staff on the details of potato production and the innovative work being done by Sterman Masser. “NPC believes getting out of the office and into the field can shed light on the challenges growers face and the steps they take to address those challenges,” said John Keeling, NPC CEO. …

Market Fresh Produce celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate office building in Nixa MO, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 24, 2016. The new office, located at 1824 N. State Hwy CC, is a 7,500 square foot standalone building which will not only accommodate the current corporate staff of 21 employees, but will also accommodate new staff as the company continues to grow at a rapid pace. …