Month: September 2018

Awareness campaigns that encourage Canadians to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet are abundant. To help consumers in a hurry to achieve this goal, Vegpro International, the vegetable producers behind the popular FRESH Attitude lettuce and mixes, is proud to introduce its brand new range of fresh and ready-to-cook vegetable stir-fries. …

Produce for Kids® will launch a healthy eating campaign with produce partners at Publix Super Markets on Sept. 26 that will raise funds for local Feeding America® member food banks. The campaign is in its 16th year and is celebrating more than 3.6 million meals* donated to families in need and more than $546,000 for Feeding America programs that benefit families and children in Publix market areas. Publix shoppers will have access to registered dietitian-approved healthy meal solutions, recipes and content. The Publix partnership has raised, in total, more than $3.2 million to benefit local charities within the seven-state Publix footprint since 2002. …

Demand for versatile menu items continues to grow as foodservice operators strive to meet the needs of consumers seeking healthy and flavorful fare, and Markon’s newest product – Ready-Set-Serve Heart-Y Slaw – fits the bill. …

Always Fresh Farms is pleased to announce the addition of Keith Mixon, as a senior advisor to its executive team. …