Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., recently concluded its two annual promotions: Peace, Love & Artichoke winter promotion (Feb. 15-March 15) and the annual Gold Standard spring promotion (April 19-May 19). Since 2019 these annual promotions have grown engagement with Ocean Mist Farms consumer audience — proving there is an audience ready for information about fresh artichokes. As a result, Ocean Mist Farms has realized a 5 percent increase year over year in artichoke cases sold over the duration of the two promotions.

Consumer response to the

DNO Produce, a leading fresh-cut processor and distributor based in Columbus, OH, will expand access and offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables to food pantry partner sites through funding from the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program program from June 1 to Sept. 20, 2021 in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Indiana.

DNO will participate in the fresh produce box program through the federal TEFAP program created to supplement the diets of nutritionally insecure Americans, including seniors, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. Community food pantries

From beach yogurt sand cups and southwest pinwheels to air fryer Nashville hot chicken and New York style cheesecake, The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a fun-packed, foodie road trip planned all summer long with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August.

“Gather around the table and join us on our culinary adventure this summer as we explore regions across the country through our mini chef, junior chef, family meals and Saturday

Awe Sum Organics has partnered with high-quality small and mid-sized family farms in Oregon and Washington to bring customers organic blueberries that have a wonderful complex, sweet and tangy flavor.  The company's Awe Sum Organic blueberries are cultivated with the utmost care and strict adherence to organic standards.  Its organic blueberries are forecasted to be available for loading in Portland, OR, starting in late June.

Awe Sum's early varieties begin in late June and the late varieties finish the season in early September. The company's seasonal succession of varietals include Duke

It’s been 10 years since the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market opened the doors to 6700 Essington Avenue to its fully enclosed, fully refrigerated 686,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility.

The PWPM is home to 19 wholesale produce businesses that employ hundreds of people in both union and non-union positions and donate over 2 million pounds of fresh produce to local charities every year.  “We are proud to pave the way as a leader in cold chain management, product safety, staging, loading, security and recycling,” said Mark Smith, general manager of the PWPM.  “In addition to

HILLSDALE, NJ — After a one-year pandemic-forced hiatus, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture returned to its tradition of hosting the Eastern Produce Council's annual Jersey Fresh Cookout. The May 25 gathering was the 33rd NJDA-sponsored EPC meeting. As usual, the event was held outdoors here at Demarest Farms, though this year the open-air gathering offered the added benefit of easing attendees’ concerns about COVID-19 — Eastern Produce Council members greeted each other with visible smiles.