Kroger Introduces Prep+Pared Meal Kits To New Markets
Kroger announced it has added its Prep+Pared Meal Kits to four new divisions: Central, Columbus, Fry's and Nashville, joining Cincinnati, Louisville and Ralphs. …
Year: 2017
You Could Be Eating Fresh Local Strawberries At Christmas If This Researcher Has Her Way
Kimberly Lewers’s dream strawberry tastes like “a crystalline sugar cube,” with a hint of creaminess, a touch of tartness and a sudden burst of juiciness. And she wants to make it available in the Mid- Atlantic not just in June but in November, even December. …
New Study Estimates Millions Could Live Longer With Higher Produce Consumption
A new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that if we consumed diets higher in fruits and veggies, an estimated 5.6 and 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide could be prevented. Further the study concludes: …
USDA Announces National Watermelon Promotion Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 13 individuals to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. “Growers, shippers and importers of watermelon in the United States will be well served by these individuals who provide key direction on research, information gathering and promotions to support the watermelon industry as it works to meet consumer demand,” Perdue said. …
Allen Lund Company's 13th Annual Navidad en el Barrio A Success
On December 16, the Allen Lund Company (ALC) participated in Navidad en el Barrio for the 13th consecutive year, and three years at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), Los Angeles. Navidad en el Barrio was established in 1972 by Danny Villanueva, former NFL kicker and provides Christmas dinners to underserved families in Southern California. This year's event proved successful serving over 750 families at SVDP plus a total of 15,000 families overall. They were also able to restock two food banks for Catholic Charities. …
