Industry and Trade
- Thursday, 28 April 2016
CONGRATULATIONS RYAN BLANCAS!
The United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program pays special recognition to produce managers on the front lines in supermarkets working every day to increase sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. General Produce is honored to have nominated yet another winner, Ryan Blancas of Beale AFB Commissary.
In June, Ryan, along with General Produce team members, will attend the United Fresh Produce Innovation Conference in Chicago. United Fresh will honor 25 of the industry’s top retail produce managers for their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction.
Left to right:
Marlon Walker, Store Director, Beale AFB Commissary
Alan Ediger, VP Business Development, Dole Fresh Vegetables
Ryan Blancas, Produce Manager, Beale AFB Commissary, 2016 Retail Produce Manager Award Winner
Jeff Oberman, VP Trade Relations, United Fresh Produce Association
Alan Ediger, VP Business Development, Dole Fresh Vegetables
Ryan Blancas, Produce Manager, Beale AFB Commissary, 2016 Retail Produce Manager Award Winner
Jeff Oberman, VP Trade Relations, United Fresh Produce Association
- Friday, 22 April 2016
Just a little less than 2 hours away in Pleasanton, the Expo It is a great opportunity for us to see what’s new out there. It is easy for us to take our customers with us to connect with growers, shippers, and retailers. The Expo exhibitors provide updates on their latest crops and products while we get to talk to them about how and why they do what they do.
GP Team Members David John III, Jennifer Ho, Ray Hoellwarth, and Linda Unden attended the FPFC NorCal Expo this year. They all enjoyed it and are looking forward to more FPFC events.
Read more about the event:
- Tuesday, 08 March 2016
By Kathleen Weaver
Most consumers believe produce comes shrouded in plastic; perfectly selected apples presented in a pristine package ready to enjoy. And while anyone eating fruits and vegetables excites me for all the obvious reasons; health and commerce related, there is one significant difference between the eater of today and that of the past. Eighty years ago most folks knew how an apple was grown, which is no longer the case.
Eighty years ago a substantial chunk of the workforce was employed in agriculture; 22% of workers representing roughly 27 of 123 million people who called the US home at the time. They farmed on small farms in all regions of the US producing mostly for their own subsistence. However, trends began to shift with electrification, mechanization, and infrastructure and transport improvements, allowing people to seek off-farm work. This is where we see the most substantial change in our food system that until recently remained unchallenged.
- Friday, 07 August 2015
If you love local, sustainably-farmed food, California pear farmers have what you’re looking for. This week, a group of California pear farmers has launched a campaign to promote pears produced in and around Sacramento as part of the America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital movement.
Nearly all pears from California are grown in small communities near Sacramento. Each year in early July pears begin harvesting from the Sacramento Delta growing area and then in neighboring Lake and Mendocino counties later in the month. That means that locally-grown pears are plentiful in summer and throughout the fall.
“We’re hoping to get consumers excited about locally-grown pears and the farmers who grow them,” said Chris Zanobini, executive director of the California Pear Advisory Board, which is headquartered in Sacramento. “Pear farmers are big supporters of the America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital program and we’re helping to spread the word about foods grown near Sacramento with a number of special events, giveaways and promotions for Sacramento area consumers.”
Read more: Pear Farmers Launch Locally Grown Campaign for Sacramento-Area Consumers →
- Wednesday, 29 January 2014
“This month marks the beginning of our 90th year in business! Ocean Mist Farms was founded by Italian Immigrants in 1924 growing Artichokes along the Pacific Ocean’s Monterey Bay in Castroville, California.
Investing in quality people and farm land became the foundation of success and longevity for generations of Ocean Mist growers. As the land base grew, so did Ocean Mist’s farming expertise, with employees who believe passionately in the culture and team pride of a 4th generation grower-owned business. We are proud to reach this milestone together with our customers and trade partners.”
General Produce has been partnering with Ocean Mist Farms for over 80 years to bring you some of the freshest vegetables on the planet. Congratulations, Ocean Mist Farms!
- Wednesday, 29 January 2014
We honor the famous Frank Fat’s Restaurant in Sacramento, California on their 75th Anniversary. General Produce has done business with Frank Fat’s for their entire 75 year history!
