Month: June 2021

Performance Food Group’s Northland Cheese Plans Expansion to Facility, Expects to Add 20 New Jobs

June 25, 2021 Saint Cloud Times

The Benton Economic Partnership, alongside the City of Rice and Benton County, announced June 16 that Performance Food Group will expand its Northland Cheese operation, which includes a more than $12 million capital investment in a facility expansion (expected to begin this summer) and new equipment. The change will create at least 22 jobs, according to a release from Benton Economic Partnership, Inc. …

Mission Produce Launches “Summer Fridays” Marketing Campaign With Inspirational Avocado Ideas to Liven Up Your Warm Weather Dishes

June 25, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced the launch of its second annual “Summer Fridays” multi-month marketing campaign. The initiative is meant to inspire summer fun with avocados and share creative recipes for both avocado aficionados and rookies. …

Summer Citrus From South Africa Launches “The Sweet Escape” Summer Sweepstakes

June 25, 2021 Summer Citrus from South Africa

In its 22nd consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) launches its 2021 consumer summer promotion, “The Sweet Escape,” offering shoppers an opportunity to win a $500 Visa gift card to help get away this summer by either traveling on vacation or creating their own oasis at home. …

FPAA Supports Infrastructure Grant Proposals to Boost The Fresh Produce Industry in Southern Arizona

June 25, 2021 Fresh Produce Association of Americas

Southern Arizona’s fast paced border community serves as one of biggest imported fresh produce distribution regions. The accessibility from the port of entry to warehouses, cold rooms, and highways makes the Nogales community a competitive state for incoming commodities. …

Apple Postharvest Scientist Enrique Garcia Perez Joins Hazel Tech

June 25, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announces Enrique Garcia Perez has joined the company’s growing R&D team as a Postharvest Scientist. …