The biannual Publix Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign wrapped on June 16 with 12 produce partners providing approximately 700,000 meals to the 32 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area.
Convenience-minded consumers continue to turn to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables with increasing frequency, and suppliers are meeting the surging demand with new products and marketing programs.
El Cajon-resident Mary Beth Porucznik brought home the grand prize of $1,000 plus a $400 restaurant gift card and a California avocado prize pack with her California Avocado & Shrimp Pizza recipe.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has teamed up with Fresh Cravings to launch the Summer Snacking Games Sweepstakes to drive consumption of produce during the warmer weather months.
Shuman Farms is aiming to make a difference in US communities with their Feeding America RealSweet Vidalia onion bags, which will provide 100,000 meals to those in need.
Available throughout the summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $20 and will contain six or more unique items from local farms in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
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