Dallas Fresh Food Association Donates Salad Bar to Local School

The Dallas Fresh Food Association (DFFA) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21, 2019, to donate a salad bar to Faith Family Academy-Oak Cliff, a local school in Dallas. The salad bar will ensure the students have access to fresh fruits and vegetables during school hours and will educate them on the importance of forming healthy eating habits at a young age.

MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes

May 30, 2019 MountainKing

In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags, MountainKing has acquired a Colorado packing facility in the farm-rich San Luis Valley dedicated exclusively to its popular fingerlings and new “baby” versions of its Yellows and Reds.

New Research Examines Blueberries’ Effect on Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

The study, “Blueberries improve biomarkers of cardiometabolic function in participants with metabolic syndrome – results from a 6-month, double blind, randomized controlled trial,” was conducted at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom in collaboration with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and other UK institutions.

USApple Announces New Staff Position Matthew Hendrickson Hired as Manager of Association Services

May 30, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced that Matthew Hendrickson will join the organization in the newly created position of Manager of Association Services. Hendrickson brings a wealth of experience in association and nonprofit management, including member development, program administration, business operations and board governance.

The New Green Anthurium Cut Flower Makes its Debut in the World of Cut Flowers

May 29, 2019 Anthura BV

A new talent from Anthura’s cut Anthurium breeding programme is about to break through. On May 1st, the first flowers of the Anthurium cut flower Grand Slam will be auctioned at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer.