Christie Administration Announces Federal Funding Available For Promotion Of NJ Ag Products
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2018 United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grants. …
Month: April 2017
Tasteful Selections Adds A Cheesy New Flavor To The Take & Shake Line
Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., is pleased to announce the release of a new flavor in their Tasteful Selections Take & Shake™ line: Cheddar Cheese. Easily the new fan-favorite, cheddar cheese offers a savory yet explosive cheddar taste that compliments the creamy-rich texture of fresh potatoes. …
FMC OKs East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement; Georgia & Virginia to Begin Discussions
The federal government on Friday gave its approval to an innovative agreement that allows the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to begin discussing ways the two ports can share information in certain operational areas to position themselves as the U.S. East Coast's leading gateways for containerized cargo. …
Mission Produce Opens First Ripe Center In China
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce today announced that it has completed construction on its first Ripe Center in China. The Center, operated by a joint venture between Mission Produce, Lantao International and Pagoda Stores, will operate under the Mr. Avocado brand for distribution of ripe avocados in China. …
'Afrocados' Increase Incomes Of 20,000 Kenyan Farmers
Organic avocados available in Europe used to be sourced almost exclusively from South America, but over the last few years that has changed. Leading distributor Eosta, based in the Netherlands, is now importing a lot of ‘Afrocados’ from Kenya. The fruits come from 20,000 smallholders who often have only a few trees each, but the premium price for the avocados has helped them to increase their income tenfold. …
