Month: April 2018

Zest Labs, an AgTech company modernizing the post-harvest fresh food supply chain, today announced that Western Precooling, a leading provider of precooling services and equipment to produce shippers for the western U.S., has selected the company’s Zest Fresh solution to help optimize operational efficiency. …

Pecans have been hovering below the radar for most Americans – often dismissed as an ingredient just for holiday pies. Even though pecans are the only major tree nut indigenous to America, many people in the country are unaware of the versatility, health benefits, American heritage, and year-round availability of pecans. That's all about to change. …

With availability of the MAIA-1 apple variety – marketed as EverCrisp® – expected to increase significantly this season, Midwest Apple Improvement Association visited with New York City media earlier this month to give national media a taste of the new apple everyone will be talking about this fall. …

The Original Spring Lamb Barbecue was established by John Moncovich, J.J. Crosetti, and others nestled in the foothills of Watsonville, CA who made plans to simply have a BBQ among friends and coincidentally ended up raising a few bucks for charity since they had some cash leftover after the event.  Who knew that 59 years later his son, Bill Moncovich, and friends would still be hosting this annual event to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS).  …

Following a corporate rebrand last fall, leading innovator in flexible, fresh produce packaging DuPak Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its new website. While the company launched a temporary site with the unveiling of its new brand late last year, the new website allows customers to explore the plethora of superior printing and packaging options DuPak has been offering for more than 15 years. …