California Giant Berry Farms announced its People’s Choice winner and chef finalists of its 2022 Chef Invitational. The finalists and their recipes are: Adrian Day-Murchison of Calavo – Spiced Blueberry Lamb Waffle Burger with Strawberry Feta Tzatziki Derek Seigfried of Gordon Food Service – Blackberry Lamb Kofta Dontre'al Haigler of Denny’s – California Giant Berry Meets the Sea Jereme Nemeth of Sysco – Berry Brisket Sando The People’s Choice winner is Robert Stegall-Smith of Performance Foodservice – Giant Berry Pizza with Triple Berry Chipotle Sauce & Strawberry “Pepperoni” Stegall-Smith

With the start of the school year just around the corner, the launch of Nature Fresh Farms Snack Supplies is an ideal solution for busy parents who want to fuel their families with convenient, nutritious snacks to get them through the day. “We wanted to bring something to market that was a fun, high flavor alternative to traditional sugary snacks, that kids and parents could be excited about,” said Jane Rhyno, vice president of marketing and category development for Nature Fresh Farms. Available in four-ounce varieties, including Medley Tomatoes, Tiny Cocktail Cucumbers and Mini Sweet Peppers

The U.S. Apple Association’s NextGen fellows kicked off a silent auction to benefit USApple’s school nutrition grant program, Apples4Ed. The silent auction, open to everyone, is at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/usappleauction/items/ or via the Givi app on mobile devices (you must first register on the auction site). The auction runs through Aug. 18, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Apples4Ed school grants. There are a variety of everyday and unique items and experiences to bid on in every price range, from golf ball bundles to coolers, from fishing trips to sporting events. Some of

Fresh Express has kicked off the second annual Fresh On the Go promotion to celebrate its on-the-go-friendly products that help keep consumers fueled throughout the day. Throughout the three-week promotion (Aug. 8-28), the Fresh Express website and social channels will spotlight on-the-go meal tips, recipes, and featured products, such as the Spinach Avocado Pear Smoothie and Apple Feta Spinach Salad made with Fresh Express Baby Spinach, the Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit and a protein-packed snack of Apple Wedges, Cheddar Cheese and Crackers . The promotion will also include a #FreshOnTheGo

The famous, flavorful, limited-edition Hatch Chiles are back in season and the quality is some of the best in recent years for Frieda’s Branded Produce, which is kicking off the season with strong supplies and outstanding flavor. Frieda’s works in partnership with certified, authentic growers located in Hatch, NM. This popular pepper supply is anticipated to pick up throughout July, with the season expected to continue through the end of September. “Dedicated fans of the peppers drive across town — and state lines — to get their Hatch Chiles by the case,” said Alex Jackson, director of sales

As part of a highly anticipated national launch, ¡Yo Quiero! released its line of avocado cream cheese dips to refrigerated shelves across the U.S. “With the mindfulness to balance premium ingredients and fresh flavors with nutrition, these four delicious products combine the mouthwatering decadence of real cream cheese with the wholesome goodness of avocado,” said Jay Alley, co-owner and vice president of sales for ¡Yo Quiero!. “Avocado has come out on top as one of the healthiest ingredients to build upon to create dips that have fewer calories, less fat and less cholesterol than other top