Month: May 2018

Michigan Apple producers have agreed to continue their advertising and promotion program. In a recent vote, 75 percent of producers decided to keep the initiative going for another five years. …

June usually is in the sweet spot of promotable California avocado volume, and this year is no exception. In June 2010 the California Avocado Commission (CAC) introduced California Avocado week, and since 2012 has marketed June as “California Avocado Month”. The celebration continues this season with a full slate of marketing activity to support the fruit’s peak availability. …

Over 250 hungry foodies turned up to support LA Food Bowl’s “Plant Power: The No Beast Feast” on May 19 at the Border Grill in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken of the Border Grill, this culinary event showcased vegetable-focused cuisine from a curated, international lineup of prominent female chefs. All proceeds went to Girls Inc. and the James Beard Foundation women’s leadership programs to support the advancement of young girls and the empowerment of women in the hospitality industry. …

Mucci Farms announces that they are officially harvesting out of Phase 1 of their 60-acre greenhouse facility in Huron, Ohio. “After years of hard work and strategic planning, we’re excited to hit another milestone in the Mucci Farms story,” said Bert Mucci, CEO of Mucci Farms. “We’re very appreciative of the strong partnership we’ve developed with The City of Huron, Huron Township and Erie County officials to get the first 24-acre project off the ground.” …