Village Farms’ Land Preservation And Water Conservation Program

December 11, 2009 Helen L. Aquino, Village Farms

Village Farms designed the projects to reuse agricultural hydroponic greenhouse production waste water to create healthful irrigation water for a vast area of ranchland.

IPC Kicks Off Annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest

December 11, 2009 Idaho Potato Commission

IPC’s longest-running and most-popular promotion is awarding more than $150,000 in cash and prizes to retailers showcasing “spudtacular” Idaho potato displays in February, which is also Potato Lover’s Month.

Pink Lady America Conducts Focus Group

December 11, 2009 Alan Taylor, Pink Lady America

Recent research conducted in focus groups in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, showed that consumers overwhelmingly preferred slices of Pink Lady apples and would seek out packages of slices that displayed the Pink Lady brand.

Prime Produce International Closes Its Doors

Prime Produce International, LLC has ceased operations after six years in business.

Acclaimed Oregon Chefs To Prepare The Grand Truffle At Festival

The 2010 Grand Truffle Dinner features some of the most celebrated chefs in the Pacific Northwest