Tate & Lyle Introduces OPTIMIZER STEVIA 8.10 – a Groundbreaking Stevia Composition for Cost-Effective, Premium Sweetening

August 8, 2024 Tate & Lyle PLC

This innovative ingredient delivers the highly desired premium taste profile closest to sugar, even at high sugar replacement levels, while offering a more cost-effective solution than other premium sweeteners. 

USDA Seeks Nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

USDA encourages nominees who reflect the full diversity of the produce sector in terms of size and scale of operation, industry role, demographic characteristics, geographic location and production methods. Qualified candidates include active members of the fruit and vegetable industry serving in one of the above-mentioned agricultural capacities. 

Te Mata Exports Announces Retirement of Founding Director Murray Tait

August 7, 2024 Te Mata Exports

Under Murray’s leadership, Te Mata Exports grew from a small Hawke’s Bay business to a significant player in the global fresh produce market. His efforts in apple exports, in particular, have left an indelible mark on the industry.

Metro Produce Distributors Inc. Recalls Fresh Guacamole Because of Possible Health Risk

The fresh guacamole was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores located throughout the Twin Cities area and St. Cloud. The product was also available in select locations ‘Taco Mas’ food bars from July 27-31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers.

Eat Your Sweets! NatureSweet Debuts Fun, Healthy & Convenient Back to School Snack – Cherubs to Go PAW Patrol

August 7, 2024 NatureSweet

Tucked inside each 2.25oz container are a handful of washed and ready-to-eat NatureSweet Cherubs® — the number one selling snacking tomatoes that are both nutritious and delicious.