Mann’s Tenderbite Beans
Mann’s Tenderbite(TM) Beans are an exciting green bean variety being re-introduced to the U.S. market. Popular in Europe and known as runner or Romano beans, Tenderbites’ appealing jade color, robust nature and long plank shape offer superior plate presentations. They also have a higher brix level than other green bean varieties, giving them a succulent…
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Jun 15, 2016
Cultivating Change Farmer Profile | Jaemor Farms
Jaemor Farms is a 104 year old, five generation family vegetable farm out of Alto, Georgia. Spanning 350 acres, Jaemor Farms requested funding to purchase plastic bins for field storage. These plastic bins replaced wood bushel bins used during harvest. Swapping the bins helps improve both on-farm food safety practices as well as maintenance costs.…
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Jun 15, 2016
Cultivating Change Farmer Profile | Poché Family Farm
Poché Family Farm is a 3 acre local farm located in Independence, Louisiana. They grow a majority of the Southeast vegetables. Grant funds were used to offset the cost of installing two high tunnels. These high tunnels benefit the farm by lengthening the growing season, increasing yield, and improving quality; and benefit the environment by…
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Jun 15, 2016
United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards
THE 2016 PRODUCE EXCELLENCE IN FOODSERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM HONORING THE USE OF FRESH PRODUCE IN THE CULINARY ARTS The United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program, now in its ninth year, pays special tribute to chefs and foodservice operations for excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. PRO*ACT has…
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Jun 15, 2016
David Peterson is Named SVP of Sales for PRO*ACT
PRO*ACT has announced that David Peterson will fill the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Sales. He will be responsible for developing sales strategy and driving sales through the creation and management of client relationships. He will work with key members of PRO*ACT’s senior management…
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Jun 15, 2016
Freedom Fresh | Monkey Jungle Food Hub
In a mutually beneficial partnership with Monkey Jungle, a third generation family owned South Florida wildlife park and primate conservancy, Freedom Fresh is diverting fruits and vegetables that are at or near their ‘use by date’ to become feed for Monkey Jungle’s many monkey residents.…
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Jun 15, 2016
PRO*ACT Sponsors Tour De Fresh
PRO*ACT’s very own Kurt Brown is participating in this year’s Tour de Fresh (http://www.tourdefresh.com/), presented by The California Giant Foundation. It is the first-of-its-kind, collaborative event that unites the most significant brands and influencers in the fresh produce industry, including PRO*ACT, for a cycling event that raises funds…
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Jan 28, 2016
PRO*ACT ANNOUNCES GREENER FIELDS TOGETHER GRANT PROGRAM WINNERS
Greener Fields Together, the sustainability and local produce initiative created by PRO*ACT, the produce supply-chain management company, has announced winners of the first Cultivating Change grant program. Cultivating Change is committed to supporting local farms financially to improve their ability to produce, market and distribute fresh produce.
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Aug 25, 2015
PRO*ACT Names Danny Krow New Director of Client Services
PRO*ACT, America’s leading distributor of fresh produce, has announced that Danny Krow is the newest addition to the Client Services team. His title is Director of Client Services and is responsible for strengthening and raising the awareness of benefits PRO*ACT brings to produce supply chain management for existing and prospective clients. Krow has extensive experience…
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Aug 5, 2015
Greener Fields Together Announces Cultivating Change Grant Program for Local Farms
Greener Fields TogetherTM, the sustainability and local produce initiative created by PRO*ACT, the produce supply-chain management company, is proud to announce Cultivating Change, a grant program for local farms. Through Cultivating Change, local growers are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. The grants will be funded on an annual basis to…
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