Ocean Mist Farms Announces New Partnership With Harry & David Gourmet Gifts

November 6, 2019 Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, announces a partnership with Harry & David, the premier choice for gourmet gifts in the U.S., to offer long-stem artichoke gift packs during the holiday season.

Carrier Transicold Introduces Next-Gen EverFRESH Active Controlled-Atmosphere System

November 6, 2019 Carrier Transicold

Using active controlled-atmosphere technology, the EverFRESH system optimizes the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide within a refrigerated container, slowing respiration and the natural ripening of the commodity inside.

Marzetti Announces New and Improved Veggie Dips

November 6, 2019 Marzetti

Marzetti®, a T. Marzetti Company brand, announces a new and improved recipe for their ever-popular Veggie Dips. The new recipes have been implemented across all Marzetti Veggie Dip flavors, including Ranch, Southwest Ranch, Dill, Spinach, French Onion, Avocado Ranch, and Blue Cheese, delivering unrivaled flavor with fewer ingredients, less fat and fewer calories.

USDA Revises Handling Requirements for Florida Tomatoes

November 6, 2019 USDA AMS

The Florida Tomato Committee recommended this action to eliminate the standard weight certification requirement from the marketing order regulations. Other marketing order standards for grade, size, maturity, pack and container remain unchanged.

Aldi Supermarkets Announce Bee Protection Plan

November 5, 2019 Aldi

The aim of Aldi’s policy is for its providers of fruits, vegetables, and flowers to move away from chlorpyrifos and neonicotinoid pesticides, and to use alternatives that are less toxic to pollinators like bees.