Amy Sowder

Packer 25 — Jeff Schrett

In an industry rightly proud of its multi-generational heritage, sometimes a new face can be helpful too.

Oct 16, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Packer 25, #Produce (General), #People

NatureSweet partners with TV’s Chadwick Boyd at Fresh Summit

TV food and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd will whip up recipes featuring NatureSweet Cherub and Comet greenhouse tomatoes at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Oct 16, 2019 by Amy Sowder #PMA, #Produce (General)

Chef Veggie Starters to debut at PMA Fresh Summit

Rancho Cordova, Calif.-based Renaissance Food Group will feature new Chef Veggie Starters at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 18-19 in Anaheim, Calif.

Oct 15, 2019 by Amy Sowder #PMA, #Produce (General), #Fresh-cut

Packer 25 — Emily Kohlhas

Emily Kohlhas digs diversity: in food and people.

Oct 15, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Packer 25, #People, #Produce (General)

New York Apple Sales to launch Yes! Apples brand at Fresh Summit

Courtesy of New York Apple Sales Inc.

Oct 14, 2019 by Amy Sowder #New York, #Northeast (U.S.), #Apples, #Other Events, #PMA, #Produce (General)

Power Your Lunchbox campaign reaches almost 200 million

A Power Your Lunchbox back-to-school healthy eating campaign garnered almost 200 million impressions across social media, public relations efforts, digital support and influencer outreach.

Oct 14, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Schools, #Nutrition

Packer 25 — Doug Feek

Every morning, Doug Feek takes a walk and prays for his family, staff, the Florida citrus industry and for the right direction to take that day.

Oct 14, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Packer 25, #People, #Produce (General)

J&D Produce’s HoneySweet onions to debut at World Food Championships

HoneySweet onions are the official infusion ingredient for the burger competition at the eighth annual World Food Championships.

Oct 11, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Texas, #Onions, #Produce (General)

Gene Akins of Catalytic Generators wins Florida Tomato Man of the Year

Gene Akins of Norfolk, Va.-based Catalytic Generators received the Florida Tomato Man of the Year recognition at the annual Florida Tomato Committee Conference.

Oct 11, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Tomatoes, #People, #Florida, #Produce (General)

NY offers farm-to-school programs $1.5 million

New York school districts can apply for $1.5 million for Farm-to-School programs.

Oct 11, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Schools, #Produce (General)