Month: March 2022

Report Finds Consumers Rank Price on Par with Appearance and Ripeness When Making Fresh Produce Purchasing Decisions

March 4, 2022 Southeast Produce Council

FMI—the Food Industry Association today releases its 2022 Power of Produce report, revealing 25% of shoppers ranked price as the number one factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions, followed by appearance (19%), health benefits (19%) and ripeness (15%). The report also offers insights on consumers’ produce shopping habits related to health and well-being and heightened preference for locally grown and convenience options. …

Fresh Cut Food Drive Raises 1,600 Pounds of Produce for Mid-Ohio Food Collective

March 4, 2022 DNO Produce

On Friday, March 4th, representatives of DNO Produce and WCBE 90.5 will donate 1,600 pounds of fresh produce to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective as a result of the Fresh Cut Food Drive. For each person who gave to WCBE in the month of December, DNO Produce committed to donating 3 pounds of fresh produce to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. This year, DNO doubled their donation, providing 6 pounds of produce per donor. …

800 Dole Employees, Supporters From Four Countries Come Together for 21k La Ceiba Run to Raise Funds for Honduran Charities

March 4, 2022 Dole

On February 21, Standard Fruit de Honduras, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, and Dole teammates in Honduras, Guatemala, United States, and Italy joined up for the 4th annual 21K La Ceiba fundraising run event in support of residents in La Ceiba, Honduras. …

California Walnuts Launches Global “Power of 3” Campaign to Address Importance of Omega-3 Consumption

March 4, 2022 California Walnut Commission

The California Walnut Commission announced the third annual “Power of 3” global marketing campaign to increase awareness about the benefits of omega-3s and to highlight how walnuts are an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). …

Pear Bureau Northwest Promotes Aisle of Red Pears Retail Display Contest

March 4, 2022 Pear Bureau Northwest/USA Pears

For the second year, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) is pleased to sponsor a turn-key “Aisle of Red Pears” display challenge, open to retailers of all sizes across the U.S. and Canada. …