Month: November 2023

IFPA & FFP Advance Meaningful Connections With Dietitians During The Academy For Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo & The Global Produce & Floral Show

November 2, 2023 International Fresh Produce Association

As part of its influencer engagement strategy, The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have left their mark connecting and convening dietitians over the past few weeks during two key initiatives – the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) and The Retail RD Immersion Event at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show. …

Dole Food Company and Charlotte Hornets “Power-Up” for Charlotte School

November 2, 2023 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company joined forces with the Charlotte Hornets today for the inaugural “Hugo’s PE Power-Up presented by Dole” event at Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Windsor Park Elementary School. The initiative is part of both companies’ ongoing commitment to promote healthy eating habits and active lifestyles among students and their families. …

Brighter Bites Launches 11th Location in Phoenix, Arizona

November 2, 2023 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces the launch of its 11th location in Phoenix, Arizona. Brighter Bites will serve six schools within Cartwright School District and Alhambra Unified School District, which will directly impact close to 900 families and provide approximately 288,000 pounds of fresh produce to its participants. …

BLOOM FRESH Technical Team Helps Growers Worldwide Prepare for Table Grape Harvest During El Niño 2023 

November 2, 2023 BLOOM FRESH

BLOOM FRESH™, the world’s largest premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, is taking proactive measures to safeguard table grape production as El Niño threatens vineyards across the globe. El Niño’s effects vary, bringing extreme heat to some regions while inundating others with heavy rainfall, making it essential to adapt growing tactics accordingly. …

Greenberg Fruit Company Joins FreshEdge

November 2, 2023 FreshEdge

Greenberg Fruit Company, a produce distribution company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, joined FreshEdge, a family of best-in-class fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners. Since 1936, Greenberg Fruit Company has proudly been serving customers throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa, distributing superior-quality fruits and vegetables, including an array of fresh-cut offerings under its processing brand, Professor Fresh™. …