Oppy Ramps Up Cotton Candy Grape Volume

October 6, 2022 Oppy

Offering its third season of Cotton Candy grapes from Brazil, the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world looks toward increasing volume in the coming years as it sets a new record of packages in 2022.

USApple Launches 2023 Apples4Ed Grant Program

October 6, 2022 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association has launched its 2023 Apples4Ed initiative—a grant program that supports healthy eating initiatives in public schools across the United States. USApple will fund five $5,000 healthy eating initiatives on campuses in 2023. 

Los Angeles Rams and Avocados From Peru Launch Official Guacamole Recipe and Sweepstakes to Give Fans a Chance to Win the Avo Rams Custom Electric Vehicle and More

October 6, 2022 Peruvian Avocado Commission

Leading up to the ‘Vamos Rams’ game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 9, the Los Angeles Rams have partnered with Avocados From Peru (AFP), to release the ultimate Rams House Guac – the team’s first-ever official guacamole. The recipe’s hero ingredient is the Rams’ official superfood, Avocados from Peru, which will be featured on the viral “So Yummy!” social media channels.

Freshfel Europe Defends Fresh Produce Sector Competitiveness in the European Agenda

October 6, 2022 Freshfel Europe

On 30 September Freshfel Europe met the Czech Republic Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the EU Member State currently in charge of the rotating Presidency of the Council to the European Union, to discuss sector matters in view of the European agenda. This was the opportunity to review current sector challenges relating to production, trade and consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables. On this occasion, a comprehensive review of topics on the European agenda was undertaken in a constructive dialogue for the benefit of the role of the sector and the positioning of fresh produce in the diet of European consumers.

Kaelyn Peterson Joins Grimmway Farms as Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement

October 6, 2022 Grimmway Farms

Grimmway Farms announced that Kaelyn Peterson has been named Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement. She joins the company from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, where she headed public affairs and policy initiatives.