Month: March 2022

George Washington, Winston Churchill and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukraine: A Hero Arises to Change the Course of History

March 3, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Recently, the United States offered to evacuate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from the Ukraine as it is believed that Russia has made him a target. His response: “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” Zelensky’s decision to stay, to risk his life and possibly that of his wife and his children has inspired his own countrymen to keep fighting and inspired the world to help him. …

An Important Discussion ICA Sweden’s Maria Wieloch Speaks Out: The Imperative Of Increasing Produce Consumption to 500 Grams Per Day Per Capita Does The Industry Have The Long Term Perspective That is Needed?

March 3, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

ICA’s Maria Wieloch, as she is not only an exceptional industry leader, but a rare trifecta, having presented at our events in London, Amsterdam and New York. Now, as the industry and the world open up, Maria joins us with word of an important and, indeed, extraordinary effort being made at ICA to help the health of its customers by increasing produce consumption. …

Vidalia Onions Ship To Shelves April 12th

March 3, 2022 Vidalia Onion Committee

Mark your calendars, Vidalia® onion lovers, because America’s favorite sweet onion is set to ship this next month. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced April  12th  as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season. …

FirstFruits Farms Announces “A Taste of Luck” Campaign to Support Retail Merchandising for St. Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2022 FirstFruits Farms

FirstFruits Farms, a recognized leader in the apple industry, announces the launch of “A Taste of Luck” campaign to coincide with the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday on March 17. With promotable volumes of high-quality apples available in March, the company is supporting retailers in pairing their well-known Opal and Granny Smith varieties together to create engaging green and gold displays and digital content that will attract shoppers during this festive time of year. …

Paul Hemingway Joins Litehouse as Vice President of Marketing, Brad Horn Promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

March 3, 2022 Litehouse

Litehouse, Inc. announced the appointment of Paul Hemingway as Vice President of Marketing and the promotion of Brad Horn to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The duo will collaborate with executives across the company to build on the leadership position of the Litehouse brand and drive retail growth for the company’s growing portfolio of emerging brands. …