Month: February 2017

More than 400 students are getting a great taste of healthy vegetables, including potatoes, at Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse, after the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) provided them with a potato-friendly salad bar.  …

California Giant Berry Farms has created the new position of Director of Foodservice, and hired Tom Smith.  Tom will serve in the new position to complement the existing sales and marketing team and began work on February 20, 2017. …

Green Giant™ Fresh has been issued a U.S. patent on their Cauliflower Crumbles® chopped cauliflower processing method, and a Canadian patent is pending. Their patented method—comprised of elements from processing to packing—maintains the freshness of the products while preventing discoloration and ensuring an optimal shelf life of 16+ days. …

New England Produce Council, Inc. (NEPC) hosted their Annual Dinner Dance Gala at the World Trade Center/Seaport Hotel, Boston.  The event was a success in many ways as NEPC partnered with Friends of Boston Homeless to collect socks at the Gala.  …

Market Fresh is thrilled to announce the addition of Aspen Berning to the Market Fresh Nixa, MO campus. He will work as a Category Manager and will report to Director of Procurement, Stacy Holthaus. His responsibilities will include maintaining daily contact with customers, building relationships with shippers, growers, and vendors, and creating logistical efficiencies throughout the supply chain. …