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Ocean Mist Farms Sponsors Spring Display Contest

May 3, 2010 Kari Volyn, Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms sponsors artichoke display contest at supermarkets. …

McCall Farms acquires Glory Foods

May 3, 2010 Doug Buchanan, Business First of Columbus

McCall Farms Inc. has acquired Glory Foods Inc. …

United Fresh Releases Audits Benchmarking Matrix

April 30, 2010 Patrick Delaney, United Fresh Produce Association

United Fresh Food Safety & Technology Council releases a tool that allows for side-by-side comparison of third-party auditors and standards. …

Consumption Of Mild Peppers May Burn Calories

April 30, 2010 April Fulton, National Public Radio

Several studies over the past decade have pointed to the chemical capsaicin, which gives peppers their fire, for its potential role in boosting metabolism. …

Summit To Develop Partnerships Between Growers, Suppliers

April 30, 2010 Jane Thomas, Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit

Creating Partnerships With Growers & Suppliers to Implement Practical Solutions On Sustainable Agriculture is set for August 10-11, 2010. …