Markon Wins Joe Nucci Innovation Award at New York Produce Show

December 19, 2019 PRODUCE BUSINESS Magazine

With over 1,500 industry votes cast this year and fierce competition among 10 finalists of the 3rd Annual PRODUCE BUSINESS Innovation Award program, Salinas, CA-based Markon Cooperative reigned victorious, receiving the prestigious Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation at the 10th Annual New York Produce Show and Conference, the four-day, multi-faceted event held last week in New York City.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Launches Annual ‘Dip It 2 Win It’ Sweepstakes

December 19, 2019 Duda Farm Fresh Foods

For the fourth year in a row, Dandy® Celery, grown by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is proud to announce the return of its largest annual promotion, ‘Dip It 2 Win It’. Running now through January 10, the sweepstakes aims to elevate healthier snacking and drive in-store sales during peak football season while also offering loyal fans a chance to win an exclusive prize ahead of the Big Game.

Huddle Up: Mission Produce, Inc.’s, Emeralds in the End Zone Campaign is Back

December 19, 2019 Mission Produce

Mission Produce is bringing back its Emeralds in the End Zone campaign to guarantee retailers and consumers big wins this football season. With the college bowl season upon us and the pro football playoffs rapidly approaching, retailers have the opportunity to increase their bottom line by taking advantage of what the trees are producing.

T&G Global to Acquire Domestic Fresh Produce Division of Freshmax NZ

December 19, 2019 T&G Global

T&G Global Limited (formerly Turners and Growers), one of the largest fresh produce companies in New Zealand, has entered into an agreement to acquire the domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ, to boost its New Zealand business and benefit growers, customers and the wider industry.

AeroFarms Announces Indoor Vertical Farm to Bring 92 New Jobs to Danville-Pittsylvania County

AeroFarms uses proprietary aeroponic growing technology to produce highly flavorful leafy greens at a rate 390-times more productive than field-grown plants. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the 150,000-square-foot facility, which will create 92 new jobs.