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Aug. 07, 2011
The annual PMA Foodservice Conference & Exposition in beautiful Monterey brought in nearly 1,700 attendees! 157 companies exhibited this year, but only 5 companies took home awards! Best of Show went to Peak of the Market, with second place going to Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. Sensory Experience went to Grimmway Farms, Best New Product Launch was won by Tanimura & Antle, and Duda Farm Fresh Foods took home the title of the People’s Choice Award. The event was held on July 29th through 31th. It was my first time attending the event and I really thought it was a great show. I was able to meet a lot of colleagues in short amount of time. I look forward to returning next year.
When life hands you lemons, why not make some money by entering an online video contest! Sunkist lemon growers are hoping consumers will squeeze out their best innovative lemon usage tips. These could be anything from recipes for desserts to facial scrubs to cleaning solutions. The people with the best ideas will be awarded cash prizes. Advertising & PR Manager, Gina Widjaja, stated, “This contest puts a fun spotlight on why fresh lemons are so much more than garnish.” The contest runs until 31st. Find out more at www.sunkist.com/LemonContest!
Living is pretty good right now if you’re a Canadian produce supplier- but it could always get better! Canada’s Better Living Television is launching a series of special segments called from Farm Gate to Dinner Plate: Fruits and Veggies - Mix it up . The show will be working in conjunction with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CMPA) to explore different fruit and vegetable products and showcase their flavor and health benefits. CMPA’s Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications, Melanie Richer, stated, “National partnerships like these allow us to provide our members with an opportunity to reach a ripe audience and play a vital role in spreading an important message that will have a positive impact on nutrition habits, all while promoting consumption of the products that drive their business.”
