Oppy Paints The Town With Red Kiwifruit

February 9, 2022 Oppy

First bringing red kiwifruit to North America nearly a decade ago, and again in recent seasons, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world is looking to build the market with this category complement through a fresh crop from Italy and Greece.

Mastronardi Produce Honored for Packaging Innovation

February 9, 2022 Mastronardi Produce Ltd. 

Mastronardi Produce has been recognized with a Global Packaging Award at this year’s PAC Global Leadership Awards. Their BerryWorld Blueberry Snack Pack was awarded Best New Brand in the Food & Beverage Category at the prestigious global awards ceremony. This marks Mastronardi Produce’s 10th PAC Award in as many years.

Allegiance Retail Services Announces Departure of Kelly Davis

February 9, 2022 Allegiance Retail Services

“Kelly has contributed a lot to the success of this organization.  We acknowledge her efforts and thank her for the unconditional commitment & dedication throughout the years.  On behalf of everyone at Allegiance Retail Services, I would like to wish Kelly the best of luck in her future endeavors.”

USDA Allows Resumption of Prince Edward Island Tablestock Potatoes into Puerto Rico

February 9, 2022 USDA

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the resumption of tablestock potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, into Puerto Rico. USDA has determined the importation of these potatoes under specified conditions poses little risk of introducing potato wart disease, a soil-borne disease that reduces yield and marketability, to Puerto Rico.

Grocery Retailer Videos Highlight Produce Prescriptions

The National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center (NGAF TA Center) has partnered with two northeastern grocery chains to create testimonial and informational videos highlighting the growing food-as-medicine movement and the GusNIP PPR project.