Articles Tagged with ''frozen vegetables''

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Pioneer Growers nears completion of facility expansion

Construction of the Phase 3 project began in August 2016, and was part of a 5-year plan that included previous expansions of processing, receiving and packing areas and added features such as Thermomass tilt wall construction.
February 24, 2017
Pioneer Growers is near the completion of an expansion at its Belle Grade, Fla., headquarters plant, which includes expanded cold storage and processing facilities.
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Study: Frozen fruit, vegetable market on the rise

Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth.
January 27, 2017
The global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34% and reach 751 million tons by 2027, according to a report published by Market Research Future, Woburn, Mass.
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Grimmway Farms opens new sales office

The move has helped Grimmway actively respond to the quickly-evolving organic marketplace.
January 9, 2017
Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., opened the doors to its new sales office on Buena Vista Boulevard in Arvin, Calif.
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Study: Millennials drive growth of fresh, frozen vegetable consumption

Younger consumers, those under age 40, have increased the annual eatings per capita of fresh vegetables by 52% and frozen vegetables by 59% over the last decade.
November 16, 2016
The continual parental reminder to “eat your vegetables” stuck with Millennials and Gen Zs because they are driving the growth in fresh and frozen vegetable consumption, according to a study released by The NPD Group.
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Graham Partners acquires Mercer Foods from Harris Williams

Mercer Foods is a leading producer of natural and organic freeze-dried fruits and vegetables.
November 11, 2016
Graham Partners, Inc., Newtown Square, Pa., acquired Mercer Foods, LLC from Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank based in Boston.
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Paleo-friendly mix-ins

November 4, 2016
Growers Express, Salinas, Calif., introduced new Cauliflower Crumbles “Fried Rice” Blend and Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Crumbles, a paleo-friendly line sold under the Green Giant brand.
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Harbinger acquires Misionero Vegetables

The firm also announced it will use “Misionero” as the new business name encompassing all of its brands and products.
October 21, 2016
Harbinger Group LLC, the Monterey, Calif., parent company of Green Wave Farms, Vertical Foods, Epic Foods and Fresh Produce Partners, acquired organic specialty salad pioneer Misionero Vegetables, Gonzales, Calif., effective immediately.
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