February 8, 2021
G&R Farms launched their first annual Season of Giving campaign partnering with Costco and Schnucks in an effort to give back during this past holiday season. The campaign began in mid-November and ran through the end of December, 2020 and was a success raising a combined total of $22,600. Each retailer chose their own local charity and the funds raised were based on set donation amount per each box shipped during the promotion.
We are grateful for the generous support provided by G&R Farms through their Season of Giving campaign,” said Operation Food Search Executive Director Kristen Wild. “The impact of this donation will be felt by many struggling with food insecurity during this challenging time. It is wonderful to see companies that care about strengthening their communities.”
February 8, 2021
Every five years the California Department of Food and Agriculture holds a state-mandated referendum vote to provide California avocado growers the opportunity to determine whether the California Avocado Commission will be reapproved to continue for the next five years.
“The referendum process is a vital component of the law that established the California Avocado Commission,” said Rob Grether, chairman of the CAC board of directors. “It provides growers the opportunity to cast their vote on continuing the operations of the organization.”
Ballots will be mailed to eligible California avocado commercial producers on Feb.16 and must be postmarked and sent to CDFA for tallying by March 17. Eligible commercial producers who do not receive a ballot should contact the CDFA Marketing Branch staff at 916-900-5018. Results are expected to be tallied by CDFA and announced no later than March 31.
February 8, 2021
IFCO SYSTEMS (IFCO), one of the world’s largest operators of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food packaging, and Walmart, announced the completion of a multi-year business agreement that will expand the retailer’s use of IFCO RPCs and make IFCO Walmart’s exclusive RPC packaging provider for select fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S.
“IFCO and Walmart share the goal of an efficient, sustainable fresh food supply chain that helps nourish millions of Americans and billions of consumers worldwide,” said Dan Martin, outgoing president of IFCO North America. “This agreement is a win for IFCO, a win for Walmart, a win for the environment and a win for millions of grocery shoppers across America.”
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February 3, 2021
Learn how a quick cucumber pico de gallo made with Pure Flavor® Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers can freshen up any recipe!
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Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers have arrived no, not from outer space, but from Pure Flavor’s® high-tech greenhouses. Now that they’re here, they’re making their mark in the world of healthy snacking.
Their nano size makes them a perfect treat for snacking by the handful or enjoying with your favorite dip. Kids enjoy them especially because they have a mild, balanced flavor.
February 3, 2021
Kwik Lok has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative rooted in four ambitious goals intended to drive significant systems change by unifying diverse cross-sector approaches, setting a national strategy, and creating scalable solutions to create a path forward toward a circular economy for plastics in the United States by 2025. The first North American Pact of its kind, the U.S. Pact is a collaboration led by The Recycling Partnership, World Wildlife Fund, and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
As a member of the U.S. Pact, Kwik Lok joins more than 70 brands, retailers, NGOs, and government agencies across the plastics value chain to bring one voice to U.S. packaging through coordinated initiatives and innovative solutions for rethinking products and business models.