Month: October 2016

“Marketing works, let’s use it!” said Produce Marketing Association President Cathy Burns at a White House event Oct. 5 recapping the progress of Let’s Move!, an initiative from First Lady Michelle Obama to solve the challenge of childhood obesity. …

On the heels of the popularity of Lipman’s Crimson Queen, North America’s largest field tomato grower, is now adding the favorable attributes of crimson tomatoes into all of its varieties – round, roma, grape and heirloom. …

J&J Family of Farms recently hired a recognized leader in the produce industry, Michael Butler, as its new Senior Vice President of Operations. …

By popular demand, Dole announced today it will offer organic versions of its most popular baby lettuce salad mixes and all-new organic salad kits with restaurant-inspired ingredients that deliver the same great taste, convenience, variety and appetite appeal of its conventional salad line. …

Avocados From Mexico announced its first AvoActive Tour to promote nutritious breakfast habits among college students and local community members. Showcasing twists on trendy avocado toast, smoothies and more, AFM in partnership with foodservice directors at participating colleges, universities and retail locations has created unique recipes for the tour based on the changing tastes of today’s college students and their new attitudes to food. …