Agriculture in California

California Grown Names Red Door Interactive its Marketing Agency Partner

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, California Grown, a leading organization that builds awareness, enthusiasm, preference and appreciation for California Grown agricultural products and the people who produce them, has chosen Red Door Interactive to lead its awareness efforts to promote 470 different California-grown agricultural products.

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  • "California Grown's agricultural products are the most sought-after in the world," said Erika Werner, chief growth officer at Red Door Interactive.
  • Red Door Interactive, a fiercely independent, nationally renowned marketing agency, will support California Grown's campaign strategy, creative execution and paid media management to increase consumers' preference for California Grown agricultural products.
  • "California Grown's agricultural products are the most sought-after in the world," said Erika Werner, chief growth officer at Red Door Interactive.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Red Door Interactive to deepen the connection between consumers and the farmers and producers who bring delicious produce to our tables."

A Fruit Cup with Added Benefits, Introducing New Del Monte® Fruit Infusions

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Del Monte Foods, California, Agriculture in California, Fruit production, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Del Monte, Food and drink, Delmonte, States of the United States, Delmont, Monte

These Del Monte Fruit Infusions snacks offer a smart and convenient snacking solution for those returning to their busy lives.

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  • These Del Monte Fruit Infusions snacks offer a smart and convenient snacking solution for those returning to their busy lives.
  • Del Monte Fruit Infusions is one of many exciting new innovations from Del Monte Foods launching nationwide this year.
  • "Del Monte Fruit Infusions offer on trend flavor variety and the benefits of real fruit and added vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain otherDel Montecompanies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., DelMonte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

Fresh Del Monte Produce to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), today announced that it will issue a press release on its second quarter 2021 results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and will host its quarterly conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Companys financial results.

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  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), today announced that it will issue a press release on its second quarter 2021 results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and will host its quarterly conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Companys financial results.
  • About Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
    Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
  • Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 135 years.
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

California Foster Farms Workers Prep Strike; Rally with Mayor of Compton, Faith and Community Leaders

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Supermarkets, Agriculture in California, East Compton, Compton, Costco, Foster Farms, Walmart

For example, workers would be forced to pay 20 percent of medical costs frequently utilized by women with families such as labor and delivery, emergency room visits, and mental health services.

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  • For example, workers would be forced to pay 20 percent of medical costs frequently utilized by women with families such as labor and delivery, emergency room visits, and mental health services.
  • The Compton Foster Farms facility (Media Contact: Edward Gharavi, Foster Farms Compton Plant Manager 626-394-5846) manufactures poultry products for a range of retailers, including Costco, Chick Fil-A, Burger King, Walmart, Sysco Corporation, and Smart & Final Supermarkets, as well as public school systems and correctional facilities throughout California.
  • The escalating labor dispute in Compton may be a sign of larger labor troubles for Foster Farms, as well as the food supply chain in California.
  • Where:Smart & Final Supermarket located at 280 East Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
    Visuals: Over one hundred stakeholders including union members, community members, and elected officials will participate in a rally at Smart & Final in Compton California to support Foster Farms workers.

Kevin Manion Joins NewAge as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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DENVER, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewAge, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBEV), the Colorado-based D2C (direct-to-consumer) organic and healthy products company, today announced that Kevin Manion has joined NewAge, Inc. as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • DENVER, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewAge, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBEV), the Colorado-based D2C (direct-to-consumer) organic and healthy products company, today announced that Kevin Manion has joined NewAge, Inc. as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Brent Willis, Chief Executive Officer of NewAge commented, We are thrilled to have someone of Kevins background and tremendous track record of experience join our cause at NewAge.
  • Following its successful sale, he became Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Youngs Market Company, a $3 Billion Beverage Distribution Company, and also held several Board roles for consumer goods companies before joining Calavo Growers ( CVGW ), a $1.3 Billion fresh food company as their Chief Financial Officer where he was most recently before joining NewAge.
  • I am very excited to be joining NewAge at this important inflection point in the business, commented Kevin Manion.

Foster Farms Teamsters In California Vote To Reject Contract Offer; Prepare For Strike

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Supermarkets, Agriculture in California, Costco, Walmart, Foster Farms, Sysco

COMPTON, Calif., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 250 Foster Farms workers represented by Teamsters Local 630 overwhelmingly voted on Sunday to reject the company's most recent contract offer and authorize a strike against one of the largest poultry producers on the West Coast. The members' contract with Foster Farms expired on June 14, 2020, and they are currently working under an extension agreement that can be terminated with seven days notice by either party.

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  • The members' contract with Foster Farms expired on June 14, 2020, and they are currently working under an extension agreement that can be terminated with seven days notice by either party.
  • The Compton Foster Farms facility manufactures Mexican-style poultry products for a range of retailers, including Costco, Chick Fil-A, Burger King, Walmart, Sysco Corporation, and Smart&Final Supermarkets, as well as public school systems and correctional facilities throughout California.
  • "Foster Farms makes billions every year; it is the hard work of our members that makes the Foster family very wealthy," said Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 630.
  • It's also unconscionable that Foster Farms is trying to force workers to accept a healthcare plan that could easily bankrupt their families.

Dominus Estate Organic Certification Press Release

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominus Estate is pleased to announce that the sustainably and dry farmed Napanook vineyard received its CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification for organic farming practices on May 10, 2021.

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  • YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominus Estate is pleased to announce that the sustainably and dry farmed Napanook vineyard received its CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification for organic farming practices on May 10, 2021.
  • Dominus Estate receives its CCOF certification for its organic farming practices.
  • Over the years, the Dominus team has worked to achieve the Napa Green Land and the Napa Green Winery accreditations.
  • This CCOF certification marks the culmination of our efforts in creating ideal conditions for grapegrowing.

Calavo Growers Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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SANTA PAULA, Calif., July 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, today announced the publication of its third annual sustainability report providing an overview of the Companys commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and governance, and highlighting progress made over the last year.

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  • SANTA PAULA, Calif., July 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, today announced the publication of its third annual sustainability report providing an overview of the Companys commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and governance, and highlighting progress made over the last year.
  • In the report, Calavos Chief Executive Officer James E. Gibson reflects on how the Companys ESG initiatives were amplified by the pandemic.
  • SASB: reviewed materiality results using the five factor test from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and added COVID-19 response and cybersecurity approach to this years report.
  • Calavo Growers, Inc. is a global avocado-industry leader and provider of value-added fresh food serving retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide.

New Industrial Building Under Construction at the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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TEJON RANCH, Calif., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE: TRC) announced today it has commenced construction of an approximate 630,000-square-foot speculative industrial building at the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC) with its joint venture partner Majestic Realty Co., the nations largest privately-held industrial developer.

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  • TEJON RANCH, Calif., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE: TRC) announced today it has commenced construction of an approximate 630,000-square-foot speculative industrial building at the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC) with its joint venture partner Majestic Realty Co., the nations largest privately-held industrial developer.
  • At 629,274 square feet, the new building is the largest of the three, the other two being 480,480 and 579,040 square feet respectively.
  • Tejon and Majestic also own a fully leased 651,909 industrial building on the west side of TRCC.
  • The Tejon Ranch Commerce Center is located at the junction of Interstate 5 and Highway 99, approximately 40 minutes north of Santa Clarita.

Niman Ranch Bacon Breakfast Sausage Wins PEOPLE Magazine 2021 Food Award

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Food and drink, Meat, Smoked meat, Animal products, Agriculture in California, Niman Ranch, Cuisine of Northern Ireland, World cuisine, Bacon, Cuisine of the Southern United States, Sausage, Breakfast sausage

WESTMINSTER, Col., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Niman Ranchs Uncured Bacon Breakfast Sausage was named a PEOPLE Magazine 2021 Food Award winner .

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  • WESTMINSTER, Col., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Niman Ranchs Uncured Bacon Breakfast Sausage was named a PEOPLE Magazine 2021 Food Award winner .
  • The new links, featuring Niman Ranchs artisanal uncured Applewood-smoked bacon, were selected as Best Breakfast Sausage by PEOPLE editors who sampled more than 2,000 different products released in the past year to identify the very best.
  • The coveted award will be featured in magazines distributed across the country, reaching millions of readers and home cooks.
  • Find a local retailer carrying the award-winning Bacon Breakfast Sausages and other Niman Ranch products.