NGA Reveals Creative Choice Awards Category Winners

February 5, 2020 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) revealed this year’s winners in its Creative Choice Awards contest, sponsored by Kellogg’s and Unilever. The contest honors the best marketing and merchandising campaigns in the grocery industry that positively impact sales, benefit the community, and stand out creatively. Entries are judged by a panel of 26 industry experts.

The ‘Year of The Blueberry’ Continues With Announcement of a Blueberry Emoji

A blueberry emoji is coming in 2020 and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is celebrating this exciting milestone. The blueberry emoji news joins two recent announcements – Classic Blueberry as Flavor of the Year and Classic Blue as Color of the Year – that add up to one festive “Year of the Blueberry.” The new emoji will depict a cluster of three berries.

Zespri Reveals Bold New Brand Identity

February 5, 2020 Zespri

Zespri, the world’s leading marketer of kiwifruit, has unveiled its first new look in its 22-year history, with a refreshed brand providing a strong platform for the company to continue its recent growth.

United Fresh Now Accepting Applications for Class 26 of Produce Industry Leadership Program

The application period is now open for the twenty-sixth class of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program. Since its inception in 1995, more than 250 produce industry professionals have graduated from this exclusive program, thanks to the generous support of founding sponsor Corteva Agriscience.

ONE Banana Certifies Organic Production with FAIRTRADE Standard

February 5, 2020 ONE Banana

“Our sustainable family-owned farms are all certified to the highest third party standards, but now we are also proud to announce that our farm in Peru is certified under the Fair Trade international standard, benefiting all those involved in the supply chain, from producers to final consumers,” said Robert Adams, President of ONE Banana Co.