Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates 12th Year Of Organic Certification

April 26, 2017 Morning Kiss Organics

Morning Kiss Organic has received its organic recertification, making 2017 its 12th year of organic certification. Developed in response to increased customer demand for organic product, Morning Kiss Organic continues to grow. From partnerships with organic farms to innovative packaging and inventory control methods, the company proceeds to evolve, expanding offerings and fulfilling its commitment to both retail partners and consumers.

Produce Industry Embraces 'Love Your Produce Manager' Day

April 26, 2017 Frieda’s Inc.

Produce organizations and professionals joined Frieda’s Specialty Produce in celebrating Love Your Produce Manager® Day on April 2 online and in stores by using hashtag #LYPM on social media to salute the hardworking men and women in supermarket produce departments.

Andrew & Williamson Receives 8th EFI Certification

April 26, 2017 Equitable Food Initiative

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce has received its eighth Equitable Food Initiative certification for its strawberry farm in Jacona, Mexico, marking the 20th global certification for EFI and bringing the total number of farmworkers on EFI-certified farms to 10,197.

Dole Food Co. Files Registration Statement For Proposed Initial Public Offering

April 26, 2017 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company, Inc. (“Dole”), a producer and marketer of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock.

Regulators Vote To Allow Lobstering In Gulf Of Maine Coral Protection Zones

New England regulators have voted to allow lobster fishing in proposed deep-sea coral protection zones, including two heavily fished areas in Down East Maine.