Create Your Own Fairy Tale This Summer

June 13, 2024 Ark Foods

Step into a world where vegetables enchant, captivate, and delight as Ark Foods proudly highlights its Fairy Tale Eggplant this summer. Known for its petite size and striking purple stripes, this vibrant variety will reach peak production in July, offering retailers, distributors, and home cooks the perfect opportunity to embrace its magic.

New Climate Resiliency Program Aims to Assist in ‘Challenges Our Farm Hasn’t Faced Before’

The program stems from a partnership among the Michigan Plant Coalition, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan State University. With an MDARD budget of $1 million in recurring funds to support MSU faculty and Extension positions, and a one-time investment of $5 million to kickstart a competitive grants program, the initiative will bolster climate change research in areas such as soil health, water quality, water use efficiency, pest management and economic impact on Michigan farms. 

Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association’s Shares Fresh Asparagus Category Trends, Statistics & Demographics Report  

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2023/2024 Fresh Asparagus Category Trends, Statistics & Demographics Report. “PAIA promotes the use of this Category Report to aid in providing US retailers with essential statistics and customized demographics that will enable them to sell fresh asparagus,” says Priscilla Lleras, Executive Director of PAIA.  

European FRESH UP YOUR LIFE Project Meets with U.S. Consumers in Venice Beach

June 12, 2024 CSO Italy

Sponsored by CSO Italy and co-financed by the European Union, the program also brought together several Italian companies including Apofruit Italia, Cico-Mazzoni, Conserve Italia, Lagnasco Group, Oranfrizer, Origine and Salvi-Unacoa.

HelloFresh Teams Up with Colavita to Introduce New Ciao, Italia Menu Inspired by the Delicious and Diverse Regions of Italy

June 12, 2024 HelloFresh Group

Featuring specialty Italian ingredients from Colavita, the Ciao, Italia menu offers a rotating selection of six authentic, new recipes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine. Available the week of June 23 through the week of July 14, HelloFresh customers can choose from two recipes per week.