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Oishii berries now available at 31 stores in the Tristate area.
California Walnuts continued its sponsorship of the Sacramento Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” and teamed with Nugget Markets for a two-month Nutcracker-themed promotion.
A project at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign compared risk management mitigation strategies to prevent exposure to contaminants.
The company says its next organic clementine varieties, including satsumas, are also “eating exceptionally well.”
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
Set for Feb. 5-7 in Berlin, the event will feature an expanded Startup World, which shines a light on groundbreaking solutions and emerging technologies.
The company says its new line of Roastables won the Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show.
The deal with Vizient and Provista will enable clients to optimize produce purchases while leveraging a broad selection of center-of-plate protein providers, the company says.
The Texas International Produce Association says the Fresh Papaya Addendum is a resource for retailers and foodservice companies to bolster sourcing standards.
“Consumers are willing to pay a premium for higher-flavor, specialty options, and when shoppers demand more, branded organics deliver,” said Danelle Huber, senior marketing manager.