This morning during the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools press conference at United Fresh 2013, more inspiring examples of MOMENTUM were announced, along with the impressive results of the fresh produce industry’s California contingent’s efforts.  Announcements included: (more…)

We never tire of sharing the Salad Bar Story – how America’s schools need our help providing their students with more fresh and healthy food choices. But this time we wanted to take it a step farther and SHOW you the story. Presenting an infographic: The Case for Salad Bars.

We are so inspired by of the attention and generosity our industry has shown this cause, but there is much work to be done. In California alone, we have set out to fund 350 salad bars to schools that have already applied and been approved for the Let’s Move Salad Bars to School program. We still have nearly 50 unfulfilled applications to meet our goal deadline of May 15, 2013. Will you help us get there? (more…)

At every event, we’re on high alert. Our eyes, ears, minds and camera lenses are ALWAYS open. For years, we’ve reported on what “blew us away”. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of each fresh produce industry event continue to impact us – and with the growth of our team and co-location with FMI and AMI, experiencing these events with fresh perspectives in tow opens all of our eyes (ears, minds and camera lenses) to MORE!

During our post-event debrief, we compiled a list and collection of photos of the things that left an impression long after we packed up and left the Dallas Convention Center. So, we present to you What Blew Us Away, v2.0! (more…)