PRLog Free Press Release Distribution
Home| Submit Free Press Release| News Archive| By Category| By Location| By Date| Newsletter| 40,000 RSS Feeds 06:05 AM [GMT -05:00]
 

Filter

Category

Country

State / Province
Select Country First

City / Town
Select State First

Gourmet Trading Company Purchases One Of The Largest Blueberry Operations/Farms in California


Gourmet Trading Company brand Blueberries and SuperBlues available late April of 2008
Source: Gourmet Trading Company
Apr 18, 2008 20:10:16
Click to see PDF Version of this Press Release


 
California Blueberries are Coming!

California Blueberries are Coming!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release)Apr 18, 2008 – LOS ANGELES –Gourmet Trading Company, based in Los Angeles, California announces they have purchased one of California’s largest Blueberry operations, including substantial plantings and packing capacity. This purchase moves Gourmet Trading Company closer to being one of the largest growers, packers, and shippers of fresh Blueberries in California.

Chris Martin, President and CEO of Gourmet Trading Company stated, “We see this California blueberry operation acquisition as key to our on-going growth in the Blueberry market. Gourmet Blueberry California, being planted with superior varieties, will not only yield the best tasting Blueberries available but will also yield a constant supply of the larger sized Blueberries for our SuperBlues programs.”

Gourmet Trading Company and Gourmet Blueberry California will ensure that the highest quality, food safety, and traceability standards are upheld. Scott Hulsey, Berry Procurement Manager stated, “The packing operation has the most advanced equipment on the market with soft sorting, color sorting, and traceability to each clamshell.”

Brian Miller, Sales Manager at Gourmet Trading Company went on to say “We are excited about the promotable volumes this year, as well as the new pack styles that will give both retail and food service customers different options and exactly what they need.”

Julia Inestroza, Marketing and Merchandising Manager for Gourmet Trading Company stated, “The California Blueberries and SuperBlues are a great addition to our existing global family of products. Their great taste will make them a consumer favorite both in the retail and food service arenas, and the promotions we’re offering will help add value to everyone in the supply chain. Our labels, which incorporate the “CA GROWN” logo, are sure to generate excitement at the store level and help drive sales.”

Gourmet Trading Company Blueberries will be available the end of April through early July. For more information about Gourmet Trading Company and photos of the farm and the new labels, please visit http://www.gourmettrading.net

.

# # #

About Gourmet Trading Company: Founded in 1982. Year round availabitly of high quality asparagus and berries. Provides the best service for customers and communication with suppliers, Gourmet Trading Company has additional offices in Miami, Florida, Pasco, Washington, El Centro, California, Bakersfield, California, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Auckland, New Zealand; Lima, Peru; Tokyo, Japan; and Caborca, Mexico.

# # #

Visit Press Room   Email to Author   Email to a Friend       Previous News   Next News

Share this article on   Bookmark on del.icio.us   Bookmark on technorati.com   Bookmark on stumbleupon.com   Bookmark on reddit.com   Bookmark on blinklist.com   Bookmark on furl.net  




Email:Click to contact author
Phone:3102167575
Address:9432 Bellanca Ave
City/Town:Los Angeles
State/Province:California
Zip:90045
Country:United States
Categories:Farming, Food, Agriculture
Tags:gourmet, blueberries, superblues, california, farm, bakersfield, gourmet trading company, new zealand

Disclaimer:   Issuers of the press releases are solely responsible for the content of their press releases. PRLog.Org can't be held liable for the contents of the press releases.   Report Abuse

Most Viewed (Last 7 days)

UK Supermarket Chain Bans Aspartame From Own-Label Products; Japanese Manufacturer Ajinomoto Sues! - 2215 views

Rasmuson Foundation Gallery opens in Second Life promoting Alaska artists - 431 views

WEBINAR - Straight Talk About Treating Liver Tumors With Dr. Riad Salem - 396 views

New Stylish and Sexy Plus Size Dresses for Summer Fuels Hot Fashion Trend for Curvy Fashionistas - 392 views

Online Activist Steps into Politics - 379 views

IMConfuzed.com - Colleges and Careers 2.0 by Student Entrepreneurs from BITS Pilani - 331 views

BITS Pilani 75-80 Batch Alumni - A Cut above the Rest - 228 views

IT Companies Meet And Complete Transaction Through M&A Forum - 177 views

Marzia Prince Wins The Lyzabeth Lopex Fame Classic Bikini Competition On Saturday May 12, 2008 - 174 views

Susan Kurdziel Becomes a My Pocketbook Party Independent Consultant. Contact Her For A Purse Party. - 151 views



Previous News

Next News

Are you a Journalist?


For Businesses ...


Tutorial on Free Marketing




How to Write a Press Release| SiteMap| Contact PRLog| Privacy Policy| Terms of Use| Copyright Notice