Month: July 2017

NGA Presents Spirit Of America Award To Joe Williams, Former VP Of Texas Retailers Association

July 26, 2017 The National Grocers Association (NGA)

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, proudly presented Joe Williams, former vice president for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association, with the NGA Spirit of America Award at the Texas Retailers Forum, held Sunday, July 23, 2017. The award is one of NGA’s top honors and recognizes individuals for their dedication and service to the independent supermarket industry. …

2016/2017 Peruvian Fresh Asparagus Category Statistics & Trends

July 26, 2017 Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA)

 “Our Fresh Asparagus Category Statistics and Trends Plan is the tool that shows the industry Peru is serious about our products, our people and our quality,” states Priscilla Lleras-Bush, PAIA Coordinator.  “Despite the havoc of El Nino in Peru, much of the asparagus production in the south was not affected." …

Dole Farm In Chile Receives Rainforest Alliance Certification

July 26, 2017 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company announced today that the Huelquen Farm has been successfully audited to the Sustainable Agriculture Network Standard and is now Rainforest Alliance Certified™. …

Tessemae’s Brothers Riding For Healthy Kids In Tour de Fresh Cycling Event

July 26, 2017 Tour de Fresh

The Vetter brothers, who are challenging the status-quo and changing the way people look at healthy eating with their line of fresh food products, are embarking on a new challenge – the three-day Tour de Fresh Cycling event. Greg, Brian and Matt Vetter, the founders of Tessemae’s, are participating in the Tour de Fresh, a three day, 275 mile cycling event that brings together cyclists of all levels from the fresh produce industry to help raise money for the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative. The event begins on Tuesday, July 25, and takes the riders from Pismo Beach to Monterey. …

Oppy Cyclists To Boost JAZZ Brand At Tour de Fresh

July 26, 2017 Oppy

With New Zealand JAZZ™ apple season now in full swing, the always refreshing apple’s new brand platform is getting a lift at this week’s Tour de Fresh cycling event—on the backs of two Oppy riders. …