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RealEats America, a meal kit company focused on healthy foods, received the $1 million top prize in the inaugural Grow-NY competition.

Nov 15, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Produce Tech, #New York

Companies plan ‘aggressive’ watercress campaign

United Kingdom-based The Watercress Co. and Newburgh, N.Y.-based leafy greens supplier Solata Foods have plans to elevate watercress in the U.S. with retail and foodservice products.

Nov 05, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Salad Mix, #Greens, #New York, #United Kingdom, #Produce (General)

NY Apple Association sponsors NYC marathon

The New York Apple Association, Fishers, is again a sponsor of the TSC New York City Marathon, handing out more than 58,000 apples at the finish line.

Oct 28, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Apples, #New York

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

Glenmont, N.Y.-based New York Apple Sales Inc. will launch its new consumer brand of Yes! Apples at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 18-19 in Anaheim, Calif.

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

SnapDragon apple partners with children’s game for promotion

Crunch Time Apple Growers and PlayMonster 5-Second Rule Jr. Games created a promotion to drive in-store traffic and build excitement for SnapDragon apples and the children’s PlayMonster game.

Oct 10, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Apples, #Produce Retail, #Merchandising

Why the middleman still matters

Farm to table is the ethos of the last decade’s food culture, or in our industry’s case, it’s often farm to store shelf.

Oct 09, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Opinion, #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Terminal Markets, #Wholesalers

Talking tropicals with E. Armata at Hunts Point Produce Market

NEW YORK CITY — E. Armata Fruit & Produce Inc. had to meet Hispanic demand by building up its tropical department, said company members during a visit with The Packer at Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx.

Oct 01, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Terminal Markets, #Wholesalers, #Distribution Centers, #Produce (General)

U.S. senator asks USDA to investigate grower price disparity

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate why produce-grower prices have stayed stagnant or declined while prices have increased along the supply chain.

Sep 30, 2019 by Amy Sowder #USDA, #New York, #Northeast (U.S.), #Analysis, #Wholesalers, #United Fresh, #Produce Retail

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces 18 finalists in Grow-NY contest

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the 18 companies selected for round one of the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge.

Sep 12, 2019 by Amy Sowder #New York, #Northeast (U.S.), #Produce Tech