Introducing All Natural Duck Meatballs From Maple Leaf Farms

March 7, 2018 Maple Leaf Farms

Maple Leaf Farms offers foodservice professionals the chance to make a statement with its new All Natural Duck Meatballs. This fresh take on an old favorite features rich duck breast meat, cheddar cheese and chili pepper spices combined for the perfect bite with a leaner profile.

Metz Culinary Management Joins Effort Of Rescuing A Million Pounds Of Food Per Year

March 7, 2018 Metz Culinary Management

The company has partnered with Hungry Harvest, a D.C-area organization rescues so-called “ugly” produce. Hungry Harvest redirects fruits and vegetables that are lacking in eye appeal and redirects them from landfills to people in need.

Robert Sakata Named Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Member Of The Year

March 7, 2018 Fence Post

Robert Sakata of Sakata Farms in Brighton, Colo., was named the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s 2017 Member of the Year on Feb. 20 during the association’s fourth annual conference. Not only was he the first recipient of this award, the award will henceforth be known as CFVGA’s Robert Sakata Member of the Year Award.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Appoints Vice President

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF), the developer of nonbrowning Arctic® apple varieties, announced the promotion of Jenn Armen to Vice President. Armen has been with OSF since 2010 in a multitude of capacities and has been overseeing business development and marketing activities for the company.

Tour de Fresh Announces School Districts To Benefit From 2018 Ride

March 7, 2018 Tour de Fresh

Tour de Fresh, presented by The California Giant Foundationis pleased to announce the four school districts that will benefit from this year’s ride in conjunction with the Salad Bars to Schools program. Each of the school districts chosen is on the waiting list to receive multiple salad bars for their districts.