The latest for Brussels sprouts
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Hitchcock Farms acquires Brussels sprouts grower Pfyffer Associates
The acquisition broadens Hitchcock Farms’ position as a supplier of Brussels sprouts in North America, according to a news release.
Pfyffer Associates has grown Brussels sprouts for 45 years, marketing them under the Ernie’s Pride and Pfyffer labels. The company now grows for Hitchcock Farms.
“Hitchcock’s state-of-the-art packing facility in Salinas will provide enhanced benefits to the operation going forward, and allow us to continue providing a steady supply of high-quality Brussels sprouts to our combined customer base,” Steve Bontadelli, president of Pfyffer Associates, said.
Dole has new chopped and premium salads
The salads are:
- Sweet Kale Salad Kit: Green cabbage, kale, shredded broccoli, Brussels sprouts and radicchio, topped with pepitas, dried cranberries and poppy seed dressing;
- Blueberry Bliss Salad Kit: Spinach, baby red chard and carrots, topped with almonds, dried blueberries and blueberry lemon dressing; and
- Chopped! Avocado Ranch Salad Kit: Chopped cabbages, green leaf lettuce, kale, carrots and green onions, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy corn and avocado ranch dressing.