Month: October 2024

D’Arrigo California Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Contributing Over $2.3 Million to Fund Vital Research

October 10, 2024 D'Arrigo California

D’Arrigo California’s dedication extends beyond financial donations. Their mission to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to inspire a healthy lifestyle aligns directly with research-backed evidence that healthy choices can influence the incidence and recurrence of breast cancer. Specifically, BCRF research has shown that diet and exercise are linked to breast cancer risk and survival, with studies indicating that a low-fat diet and weight loss can lower the risk of recurrence for survivors.  …

Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class Gets Into The Field on NJ Farms

October 10, 2024 Eastern Produce Council (EPC)

As part of the ongoing leadership program, the group visited America’s Grow-a-Row and the Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm at Rutgers University, both located in Pittstown, NJ.  …

Super Starr International Unveils New Namesake Label

October 10, 2024 Super Starr International

With growing demand for papaya in the U.S., Super Starr President Lance Peterson underscores that now is the right time to launch a new papaya label.  Over the last two years, imports of papaya from Mexico into the U.S. have experienced an increase of approximately 20% in additional loads per week, giving the company a strong indication that demand is on the rise. …

Apeel Sciences Announces Strategic Additions to Executive Leadership Team

October 10, 2024 Apeel

Angelika Torres joins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Peter Allen as Vice President of Product Strategy and Management, and Sam Oliver as Vice President of Product Supply. …

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Reveals Bilingual Celery Dippers Packaging

October 10, 2024 Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and corn, announces Dandy Celery Dippers is now available in bilingual packaging to serve the Canadian market. The company will be showcasing the new packaging in 8oz and 1.25lb sizes at booth #B2247 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show this month in Atlanta.   …