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Jan. 23, 2012
The Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers Association of Michoacán is appointing Eduardo Serena as the new interim Marketing Director for Avocados from Mexico. Mr. Serena steps into the role previously held by Emiliano Escobedo who has transitioned into a new position as Executive Director for the Hass Avocado Board. Ricardo Vega, APEAM Chairman, states, “We are delighted to appoint Eduardo to this role and know that his previous experience and background in the avocado industry make him the best person to lead APEAM during this transition.” Mr. Vega, continues, "Eduardo has a clear understanding of the Avocados from Mexico brand and our leadership position in the market."
In a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, the results are suggesting that the antioxidants in grapes can slow or help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Mice are prone to the same kinds of retinal damage patterns in old age that humans are. Out of mice given either a grape-enriched diet, a diet with added lutein, or a normal diet, grapes offered a substantial amount of protection over lutein or a diet lacking grapes. The antioxidants in grapes defended against oxidative damage of the retina and prevented blindness in those select mice. Silvia Finnemann, PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University in New York states, "A lifelong diet enriched in natural antioxidants, such as those in grapes, appears to be directly beneficial for retinal health and function.”
Crunch Pak and Disney are collaborating this February, to bring a timeless classic out of the archives. Disney will be releasing Lady and the Tramp on Blu-ray TM for the first time ever, next month. For the February 7th to April 7th promotion, Crunch Pak will be offering a coupon for $3 off the purchase of Lady and the Tramp on Blu-ray and DVD. The coupon will be featured on one million Disney-branded Crunch Pak products including 14-ounce sliced apple bags, Foodles and Cars 2 multi-packs. Tony Freytag, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing “We are excited to bring this promotion to current customers and hope it will draw new shoppers to our products.” He continues, “The promotional coupon is a great value for parents and encourages the purchase of a healthy snack for kids.”
