Month: May 2019

SUN WORLD DIVESTS ITS FARMING… Focuses Resources on Genetics, Branding and Licensing A SEA CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY… Sun Pacific Affiliate To Acquire Growing Operation

May 6, 2019 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

The winds of change are in the air for the produce industry. Grocery giants such as Danone and the Campbell Soup Company are divesting their produce interests. Non-US interests now own, control or have substantial stakes in every banana giant. Today, there is breaking news out from Sun World, a company that has long stood in the forefront of innovation in this industry. …

Fabrique Delices Wins Bronze In Pre-Made Category sofi Awards

May 6, 2019 Fabrique Délices

Our pâté/cracker snack box has won the bronze award in the PRE-MADE CATEGORY as part of the Specialty Food Association’s 2019 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $140 billion specialty food industry. …

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Named 2019 Small Business of the Year

May 6, 2019 Capital Access Group

Capital Access Group applauds Diana Hagan, Lynn Stray, and Jill Basch, co-owners of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, on being named the 2019 Small Business of the Year for the SBA’s San Francisco District …

There is Such a Thing as Guacamole Cheese

May 6, 2019 Lauren Wicks, Cookinglight

The Fresh Market grocery chain is debuting a product we’ve never seen before in this avocado-saturated world, and we have to admit we’re more than a bit intrigued: It’s a guacamole-infused gouda cheese and it’s coming to all 161 locations this Wednesday—just in time for Cinco de Mayo! …

Get Inspired in the Kitchen With Tasteful Selections New Campaign, Creativity in a Small Bite

May 6, 2019 RPE

“We want to share just how creative you can get with bite-size potatoes,” said RPE President Russell Wysocki. “In the next theme of our Small-bite Campaign, “Creativity in a small bite”, we hope to cultivate new ideas to bring to you your family’s meals.” …