Month: July 2018

Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) today praised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their expanded $32.5 million commitment to 46 states and one territory to support the proper implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. …

The search is over: softball-sized peaches and nectarines are back in season thanks to Stemilt’s Artisan Organics™ peaches and nectarines harvest starting now. To achieve heighten volumes and skyrocketing sales during the hot summer months, Stemilt Growers’ Artisan Organics® peaches and nectarines are the category booster retailers need. …

Market Fresh Produce would like to announce the addition of Kelby Werner to the company as a Regional Sales Specialist. Werner will be responsible for expanding Market Fresh sales by working closely with key retail and food service clients; focusing on client satisfaction; and responsible for driving sales efforts by promoting our high-quality Market Fresh Produce branded products. …

Chiquita Brands International, the world’s foremost banana purveyor, announced a new partnership with Shazam, the popular audio and visual recognition app, which will help consumers discover how Chiquita is leading sustainability efforts in an emotional and engaging way.Utilizing the AR/VR expertise of creative agency Dffrnt Media, consumers will be able to scan a Shazam Code on the iconic Blue Sticker via the app, and virtually “peel back” to learn more about Chiquita’s commitment to transparency and sustainability in addition to what Chiquita does, day after day, to deliver the promise that stands “Behind the Blue Sticker.” …

The blueberry industry’s first year-long consumer advertising campaign is off to a ‘Positively Bluetiful’ start for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), with results significantly exceeding expectations in the first six months. …