A Starr is Born: New Apples Going to Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas Residency

December 19, 2019 Starr Ranch Growers

JUICI™ and KORU®, new apples from Starr Ranch Growers, are headed to Vegas and will be served backstage to the performers at Enigma, a concert residency held at the Park Theater, Park MGM, starring Lady Gaga.

Side Delights Announces the Retirement of Industry Veteran Steve Tweten, President, CEO & Partner, Nokota Packers

December 19, 2019 Fresh Solutions Network

An exclusive supplier of Side Delights® potatoes, NoKota Packers, Inc. (NPI) is a second-generation packer and shipper of red potatoes in the Red River Valley of North Dakota.

California Giant Approaches Zero Waste Through Giving During the Holidays

December 19, 2019 California Giant Berry Farms

California Giant is rapidly approaching their Zero Waste Certification goal thanks to staff members making a special delivery to one local school in Salinas, CA this week.

New Survey Shows Blueberries Are Registered Dietitians’ No. 1 Recommended Fruit

The survey from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in partnership with Today’s Dietitian, found that 86 percent of the surveyed RDs said they recommend blueberries frequently or always. The other fruits making the top of the list were strawberries, apples and oranges.

Equitable Food Initiative Makes a Difference in 2019

December 19, 2019 Equitable Food Initiative

“From engaging farmworkers who feel more valued to providing bonuses that help cover basic necessities, our success is measured by how we improve farmworkers’ lives,” stated LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing communications for EFI.