Month: May 2018

­Side Delights shared data from the recently released U.S. News and World Report 2018 Best Diets rankings report1, with the top five focusing on vegetables, including potatoes. The top two ranked diets (a tie) are the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. The Mediterranean diet is based on the healthy eating habits of the region and recommends foods such as olive oil, fish, and vegetables ­ such as potatoes. The report included research that the diet may help prevent some chronic diseases and increases longevity. …

Vision Import Group, LLC of Hackensack, NJ will be receiving its first shipments of Argentinean Lemons this week. After almost 17 years of being absent from the USA due to previous trade restrictions the return now to the market is being welcomed with great anticipation. Argentina is the world’s largest lemon producing country which is known for its superb quality and sought after. …

FreshBox Farms, among the nation’s most efficient vertical farming operations, has named Randy Frederick its National Accounts Director. …

Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held their annual meeting on May 15, 2018 in Nogales, Arizona. The annual meeting is an opportunity for members to discuss key actions from the previous year with detailed updates from the FPAA’s president, chairman, and staff. In addition, the annual meeting is the opportunity to vote for board members to fill the terms that ended this May. …