Month: September 2017

Buona Foods chose to invest in SG Systems’ Traceability and PTI-compliant Labeling System. The easy-to-use system also utilizes a QBE plug-in that allows data to be exchanged between the QuickBooks and SG databases without human interaction. The interface allows for a more efficient process by allowing data from receiving, through production and all the way to shipping to be collected automatically – and in turn, this automated process reduces errors that are commonly associated with manual data collection. …

And just like that, fall equinox has arrived. As most of us scramble to dig out sweaters and coats from the back of the closet, Stemilt Growers is already planning for the holidays and ready to promote the spookiest holiday yet – Halloween! Stemilt is unleashing its second holiday-themed 5lb pouch bag to encourage high volume apple sales in produce departments around the country. …

New crop Wisconsin potatoes are hitting the market and Trig’s stores aren’t missing a beat in letting people know. The popular Wisconsin retail chain kicks off their Wisconsin potatoes promotion this afternoon by picking spuds at the Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station beginning at 3:30pm for the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. On Saturday, September 23rd, the Spudmobile begins its tour of all the Trig’s stores starting in Rhinelander from 8-11am (232 S. Courtney St.) and then continuing that afternoon at the Eagle River store from 1-4 (925 E. Wall St.). …

It’s harvest time for Stemilt and their Rushing Rivers™ pears. The company has reached the halfway point of harvest and is now picking key winter varieties, including d’Anjou, the leading pear variety grown in the United States. …

The Zespri Board of Directors has appointed long-serving Zespri executive Dan Mathieson as the company’s new Chief Executive, taking over from Lain Jager with immediate effect. Zespri Chairman Peter McBride says Mr Mathieson has an impressive track record over his 15 years with Zespri, with his most recent role as President of Global Sales & Marketing. …