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PINEAPPLE PROSPERITY |
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April 29, 2008
Pineapple production is a blossoming business, which is particularly evident at Frutas de Exportacion Frutex SA. The Packer recently toured the company’s facilities in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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FLORIDA SPRING PRODUCE |
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April 17, 2008
Though a Jan. 3 freeze plagued the winter harvests, most Florida growers are optimistic about their spring produce crops. However, weather issues remain a worry for some growers as harvests get underway.
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CHANGES IN CULIACAN |
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February 19, 2008
Mexican growers are producing an array of quality vegetables and some have different points of focus this season, but they all agree that consumer acceptance is the No. 1 priority.
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CHALLENGING TIMES |
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December 21, 2007
The Florida tomato industry is facing challenging times, as acreage continues to decline and growers shut their doors, but the remaining tomato producers believe this season will be a good one.
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THE TOMATO LOVER’S PARADISE |
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October 19, 2007
The Packer offers a glimpse at the 2007 Tomato Fest celebration in Carmel, Calif. Tomato Fest was founded to honor the heirloom tomato variety.
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THE PIVONKA INTERVIEW: PART 2 |
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October 5, 2007
The Packer’s national editor Tom Karst continues his conversation with Elizabeth Pivonka, president of the Wilmington, Del.-based Produce for Better Health Foundation.
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DISCUSSING DOLE |
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September 21, 2007
Rick Utchell, vice president of advertising and promotions for Westlake Village, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Fruit Co., sits down with The Packer to chat about Dole’s upcoming promotion, the firm’s restructuring efforts, Utchell’s retirement and life after Dole.
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THE ELIZABETH PIVONKA INTERVIEW |
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September 4, 2007
Elizabeth Pivonka, president of the Wilmington, Del.-based Produce for Better Health Foundation, chats with Tom Karst, national editor for The Packer, about the More Matters campaign launch this spring and its retail acceptance.
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DOLE SALAD PACKAGING TOUR |
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June 26, 2007
Executives of Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., Salinas, Calif., escorted the media through company salad processing operations in the state. The tour provided insight to Dole’s harvest and packing procedures, as well as to the firm’s new traceability efforts.
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VIEW THE FRESH FROM FLORIDA TELEVISION PSA |
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June 18, 2007
These television commercials from Florida tout the state's agriculture production and marketing efforts.
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DELYSER HONORED AT UNITED FRESH |
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June 7, 2007
She wanted to marry Paul McCartney, but instead Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing for the California Avocado Commission, Irvine, entered the produce industry and hasn’t strayed. For her commitment to the industry, DeLyser was named the 2007 Produce Woman of the Year on May 7 at the United Fresh Marketplace convention.
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PEZZINI HONORED AT UNITED FRESH |
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June 7, 2007
Joe Pezzini, vice president of operations for Ocean Mist Farms, was the deserving recipient of the 2007 Produce Man of the Year Award, presented by The Packer at the United Fresh Marketplace awards banquet May 6 in Chicago.
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ANTAD 2007 |
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April 11, 2007
The Packer takes an inside look at Antad, the largest retail convention in Mexico, where new products were unveiled and a broccoli character shimmied.
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A VISIT WITH MIKE JOHANNS |
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April 4, 2007
On March 20, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns visited the offices of The Packer. Discussions ranged from food safety to WTO talks to labor woes to the effectiveness of a marketing agreement in assuring produce safety for consumers.
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CHILEAN EXPORT ASPIRATIONS |
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March 15, 2007
Chilean exporters outline their international goals and strategies for the near future. A key objective for many exporters is to increase volumes to the U.S. and Europe, while providing customers with what they want, whether that’s year round service, a wider variety of commodities, or other offerings.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA 2007 |
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March 9, 2007
The Packer visits the 2007 Fruit Logistica Convention, where companies from around the world met in Berlin to showcase their latest products. Fruit Logistica holds title as the largest international trade show in the produce industry.
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CHILEAN CHERRIES |
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February 7, 2007
Lance Jungmeyer, The Packer’s editor-in-chief, traveled to Chile and visited Santiago-based Copefrut in early December to check out the firm’s cherry crop and packing operation. Cherry harvests began Nov. 11 and ended Dec. 22, and Copefrut shipped 222,376 cases to the U.S. this season. Copefrut was given an award by the Vial Espantoso Foundation, which annually recognizes one Chilean firm for being worker friendly and including employees in the decision-making process.
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THE TOM NASSIF INTERVIEW |
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December 01, 2006
Packer staff writer Don Schrack interviews Tom Nassif, president and chief executive officer of Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers. The two spoke after the association’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 7 in Las Vegas. Nassif speaks about immigration reform, the new California greenhouse gas law and consumer education.
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EARTHBOUND FARM/PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL |
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December 01, 2006
Tour Natural Selection Foods’ Earthbound Farm facility in San Juan Batista, Calif., hear about Florida’s winter tomato season, and visit the Pack Expo International in Chicago.
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COMMERCIAL FROM CANADA |
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November 14, 2006
5 a Day around the world: View a commercial from Canada.
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COMMERCIAL FROM FRANCE |
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November 14, 2006
5 a Day around the world: View a commercial from France.
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COMMERCIAL FROM GERMANY |
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November 14, 2006
5 a Day around the world: View a commercial from Germany.
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PMA FRESH SUMMIT 2006 |
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November 2, 2006
Visit the PMA’s Fresh Summit 2006 convention in San Diego, featuring a speech from PMA president Bryan Silbermann, a forum with celebrities Dawn Wells and Barbara Eden and the presentation of the Produce Merchandising Retailer of the Year award.
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TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS INC. FACILITY |
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October 31, 2006
Visit a Florida lettuce field, and see the progress on a Total Quality Logistics Inc. facility. Also hear about one of Thanksgiving’s top vegetables – the sweet potato.
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JERRY WRIGHT OF UNITED FRESH POTATO GROWERS |
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September 28, 2006
Keep potato prices out of the doldrums, says Jerry Wright of United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho.
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SEN. MIKE CRAPO ON IMMIGRATION REFORM |
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September 25, 2006
Hear what Sen. Mike Crapo (R., Idaho) thinks about immigration reform.
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JAMES PARKER: WHOLE FOODS MARKET Inc. |
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September 22, 2006
James Parker of Whole Foods Market tells retailers how to transition to organic sales. |
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APPLE NEWS AND FOOTAGE |
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September 20, 2006
Visit Washington apple orchards, the U.S. Apple Association Outlook 2006 conference and Los Angeles wholesale markets. |
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PACKING HOUSE AND EXPO FOOTAGE |
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August 15, 2006
Tour a stone fruit packing house. Also, visit the Fresh Produce & Floral Council Expo and the PMA Foodservice Conference & Exposition.
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PEACH STATE WHOLESALE MARKET |
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July 18, 2006
Visit the Peach State wholesale market and a produce-friendly restaurant. Hear USDA news on bananas and citrus. Produce lands on UK school lunch trays. |
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UNITED '06/ALL THINGS ORGANIC COVERAGE |
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May 22, 2006
Coverage from United 06 and All Things Organic. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns speaks. Save-A-Lot's Mike Kemp garners Man of Year award. |
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CPMA/ANTAD COVERAGE |
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April 14, 2006
Video newscast: The Packer goes live at CPMA and ANTAD. California pummelled by rains. Plus company feature: Fruit Bouquet. |
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WAL-MART INTERVIEW |
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February 6, 2006
Wal-Mart's Peterson and McCormick video interview. |
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