Markon Hosts Sixth Annual Chef Summit Focused On Plant-Powered Dishes

September 23, 2021 Markon Cooperative

After weathering a far from typical year in the foodservice industry, chefs from across the United States came together to develop, learn, and collaborate around plant-powered menu items at Markon Cooperative’s recently held Chef Summit. Chefs also had the opportunity to use their talents to give back to the Rancho Cielo Drummond Culinary Academy. 

Build Organic Category Success with Stemilt’s Artisan Organics Honeycrisp Apples

September 23, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt’s World Famous Honeycrisp apples consumers across the globe have come to know and love are back and available organically under the Artisan Organics™ brand. The leading organic grower kicked off their organic season last month harvesting several organic varieties, including the well-known Honeycrisp variety.

FDACS Marketing Division Receives FFVA Honors

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Marketing and Development with its 2021 Friend of the Industry Award. The award was presented during FFVA’s 77th annual convention in Naples on Sept. 14.

Eastern Produce Council Annual Tailgate returns to MetLife Stadium

September 23, 2021 Eastern Produce Council

Sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission and Litehouse, Inc., the Eastern Produce Council was thrilled to be back at MetLife Stadium to host its Annual Tailgate Event on Tuesday, September 21st in East Rutherford, NJ. 

Foodshed.Io Helps Schnucks To Celebrate Its Biggest Local Produce Season

September 23, 2021 Schnuck Markets

For the 2021 season, more than 50 varieties of fresh, local produce are featured in all 111 Schnucks stores, ranging from tomatoes to watermelons to fresh herbs. Foodshed.io draws from 15 farms in the four states where Schnucks operates (Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin).