Dole Hosts Peel-and-Eat Banana Challenge at Banana Split Celebration as Part of its 125th Banana Birthday

August 22, 2024 Dole plc

In honor of its 125th Banana-Versary, marking 125 years in the banana business, Dole Food Company will host the inaugural Dole Great American Banana Challenge on Aug. 24 during the Great American Banana Split Celebration, Aug. 24-25, 2024, in Latrobe, Pa. The produce leader agreed to sponsor the annual Challenge through 2027.

BrightFresh Microgreens Partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs for Back-to-School Campaign

August 22, 2024 BrightFresh Microgreens

This initiative reflects BrightFresh®’s commitment to community support and promoting healthy eating habits among young people. With microgreens that boast 10 to 40 times more nutrient density than their full-grown counterparts, BrightFresh® makes it easier than ever to provide essential nutrition to children across San Diego and beyond.

Phoenix Media Builds Staff for Future Growth

August 22, 2024 Phoenix Media Network. Inc.

“We are excited to place Chris, James and Michele in the ‘driver’s seats’ of enhancing our media outlets and events to command the thought-leadership role Phoenix Media has enjoyed since 1985,” says Ken Whitacre, Chief Executive and co-founder of Phoenix Media Network.

Workshop for Produce Companies Helps Managers Uncover Costly Blind Spots in Supply Chain, Contractual Risk, Recall Risk

The Workshop will help attendees uncover and address key areas for future success. Top Supply Chain, Legal and Insurance professionals will present real-world examples and discuss how managers can learn from past risk. The limited-registration workshop includes continental breakfast, networking time with other produce or company managers and speakers, and an open Q&A with the speaker panel.

GenNx360 Capital Partners Announces Whitsons Culinary Group’s Acquisition of Arbor Management, Inc.

August 22, 2024 Whitsons Culinary Group

Whitsons is a leading provider of customized dining services to education, healthcare, community markets, and specialty services nationwide. Whitsons was established in 1979 and has since grown to become the [16th] largest food service management company, ranking among the largest K-12 food service operators in the United States.