You may have heard the increasing buzz around Microsoft Tag, Data Matrix and other QR (Quick Read) technologies. But, what exactly is it? Simply put, it’s yet another direct connection to the consumer!! (more…)

It’s not easy to compete for attention with all the breathtaking views, the pounding surf and drop-dead delicious meals that are found throughout the Monterey/Carmel region. But as the fresh produce industry descended on this city by the sea, PMA Foodservice participants did more than compete! (more…)

At DMA, we like to break the rules and, having just returned from the recent United Fresh 2010 show in Las Vegas, we’re gonna break the biggie. With so many outstanding exhibits of excellence, we feel that what happened in Vegas SHOULDN’T stay in Vegas! We were blown away by booths, bites, brochures and a beauxcoup of brilliance and wouldn’t feel right keeping them to ourselves. Congratulations are in order for those companies and individuals who brought their “A” game and elevated the United Fresh experience to excellent. Were your eyes and ears open during your United Fresh 2010 experience? What blew YOU away? (more…)

Every now and again, we come across a product we feel compelled to write about. Such is the case with our recent experience with Fresh Del Monte Produce’s banana wrapped in plastic packaging. Del Monte is test marketing this product in 7-11 stores across the Dallas area. (more…)

Now that we have a full year of content posted at The Core, we’re able to truly gauge what you liked (or didn’t like) with regard to topics.  How do we monitor this?  Simple analytics.

As it turns out, throughout the year, in addition to a little humor and style, our most popular posts in The Core were consistently about you, our readers.  When we wrote about “What Blew Us Away” following big tradeshow events in July and October, you visited in droves, commented to us via The Core, and emailed to give us your thoughts and praises.  We love the engagement!  Keep it coming in 2010! (more…)