Sunkist Revamps Merchandising Program for Valencia Oranges with Exclusive Back-to-School Giveaways  

July 17, 2024 Sunkist Growers

Valencia orange season is here, and Sunkist has new merchandising tips to help retailers sell larger value packs and build impactful summer displays. Sunkist is also unveiling an exciting back-to-school giveaway, offering families a chance to win a Sunkist-themed prize package as they prepare for the new school year.  

Wiers Farm, Inc Issues a Voluntary Recall on Whole and Salad Cucumbers Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria

July 17, 2024 Wiers Farm Inc.

The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

Dole Marks the 40th Year of its Beloved Whip on July 18 National Dole Whip Day with Launch of the Dole Whip University

July 17, 2024 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole’s newest Dole Whip, the Strawberry Coconut Lime Dole Whip, was created by Rachel Anderson, winner of Dole’s #DoleWhipLife Creator of the Year Contest in 2023. The vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-sodium recipe turns DOLE® Bananas, Pineapples, Strawberries and Limes, and unsweetened coconut milk and coconut extract, into a 10-minute frozen tropical treat.

Craveworthy Brands to Launch Nomad Dawgs at Wing It On! on July 22

July 17, 2024 Craveworthy Brands

The one-of-a-kind concept stems from the culinary genius of Craveworthy’s Creator Chef Robert Kabakoff and VP of Culinary and Supply Chain Becca McIntyre, who had the vision of creating a home-grown brand inspired by their travels. Each “dawg” is inspired by a location or culture from around the globe and features the local cuisine, including “The Empire State,” “The Munich,” “Fast and Furious” and many others.

UF/IFAS Extension Partners with Pizzeria to Teach Composting Basics

Workshops cost $5-10 and normally include pizza from the restaurant. Perched atop five-gallon buckets, they gather around Hébert as he progresses through five modules: food scraps; identification of “brown” and “green” composting sources; pile creation; pile maintenance; and microscopy.