Rich’s Study Finds that Parents Seek Convenience, Health and Price as Families Shift to More At-Home Meal Solutions this School Year   

September 12, 2024 Rich Products Corporation

The survey, which polled parents of children ages 5-17, revealed consumers are shifting to more at-home meal occasions, prioritizing convenience, health and price when it comes to meal preparation. This presents an opportunity for retailers to make at-home meal preparation easier and more affordable for families, as schools across the country move back into session.

Fresh Del Monte Announces Appointment of Danny Dumas as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Product Management for North America

September 11, 2024 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

In his new role, Dumas will oversee North American sales, marketing, product management, technical services, and quality assurance for port operations — key components of Fresh Del Monte’s extensive operations in the region.

Allen Lund Company (ALC) Selected to the Best Places to Work SoCal 2024 List

September 11, 2024 Allen Lund Company

The selection process for applicants relied significantly on detailed employee surveys. Key factors such as corporate culture, training and development opportunities, salary and benefits, and overall employee satisfaction were crucial in identifying the top workplaces in Southern California.

Greenhouse Harvesting Technology Demonstration

Leveraging our unique experience marrying robotics and computer vision with biological objects, Vineland has developed a proof-of-concept harvesting robot for long English cucumbers and bell peppers. Vineland’s solution is low cost, flexible and reliable; a goal which has been achieved by relying on readily available components.

USDA Announces October Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing this meeting which is first-come, first-served as space is limited. Those wishing to attend, either in person or virtually, must register online.