Niman Ranch & Harry's Pizzeria Double Down On Ingredients Raised With Care

August 30, 2017 Niman Ranch

Miami-based Harry’s Pizzeria, recognized nationally for its genuine brand of thoughtfully made, better pizza by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz, is committing to meat raised sustainably and humanely in partnership with industry-leader Niman Ranch.

USDA Revises Walnut Grade Standards To Include Red Walnuts

August 30, 2017 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising the U.S. Standards for Walnuts in the Shell and for Shelled Walnuts to allow grade certification of the Livermore (red) colored variety of walnuts and to remove the obsolete references to an unclassified walnut category. The current U.S. walnut standards only permit the grade certification of four colors of walnuts: extra light, light, light amber, and amber.

Veggie Noodle Co. Announces Investment From Encore Consumer Capital

August 30, 2017 Veggie Noodle Co.

Veggie Noodle Co. is pleased to announce that it has received a minority equity investment from Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies.

AFF, Markon Partner On Facts, Not Fears Produce Safety Media Tour

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), in conjunction with Markon Cooperative, hosted its first ever “Facts, Not Fears” Produce Safety tour for bloggers and writers on August 21, 22 and 23 in the Salinas Valley. Tour participants visited fruit and vegetable fields and processing facilities as well as engaged with farmers, chefs and scientists with expertise in nutrition and food safety during the three-day event.

Produce Fund For Hurricane Harvey Recovery

August 30, 2017 Brothers Produce Houston

The produce industry has always exercised a proud tradition of stepping up to help others around the country, and even the world when disaster strikes. This time our friends in Houston are calling on all produce industry members for their help.