Laser Food launches ‘Natural Branding vs Burnt Skin’ campaign

January 15, 2019 Laser Food

Under the slogan ’Natural Branding vs Burnt Skin,’ Valencia, Spain-based Laser Food will highlight the threat posed by the inefficient laser marking of fresh produce, not just to the quality and integrity of products, but also to the reputation of the award-winning Natural Branding system.

Oppy Urges Retailers to “PepperUP” With big Divemex Displays

January 15, 2019 Oppy

Not only are Sweet Bell peppers the second most popular vegetable behind potatoes, the leading greenhouse vegetable producer Oppy—and grower-partner Divemex—are sponsoring a display contest worth thousands of dollars in prizes early in the new year.

Avocados From Mexico Shares Winning Flavors with Guac Nation

January 15, 2019 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), is taking shoppers’ party spreads to the next level with its Guac Nation program. The No. 1 selling avocado brand in the U.S. is teaming up with RITAS and TABASCO® Brand to help consumers savor winning flavors during the Big Game.

Seven Seas Adds To Team, Brings Focus On California Sales and Marketing

January 15, 2019 Seven Seas

Seven Seas has brought on industry veteran Brent Scattini as Vice President West Coast. Scattini will oversee California operations for both citrus and strawberry categories.

Our Surf Clam Fishery is Headed For Disaster

January 14, 2019 Don Cuddy, South Coast Today

Traditional grounds have now been designated as essential fish habitat and clamming is banned there indefinitely. NOAA also tells us that surfclams support a valuable fishery. Well, come April 9 it will not be nearly as valuable for those who participate in the harvest and that includes fishermen and shore workers in New Bedford, Gloucester and Bristol, Rhode Island where Galilean Seafood employs around 120 people in this fishery.