This upcoming February is Apple Month and in BC Tree Fruits' backyard this year is proving to be extra special as it also marks the 75th Anniversary of the Apple! A nation wide contest called the Artful Apple is marking the milestone asking apple lovers to play with their fruit. BC will choose the top three most artful apple creations from across Canada at the end of February presenting awards that include the grand prize of a family trip for 4 to the Okanagan, as well as Apple products like the new IPAD 2. In-store promotions and sampling will also be bringing the delicious locally grown fruit, to pallettes across the country. Rick Austin Director of Sales and Marketing for BC Tree Fruits states, "We’re proud to be a leader supplying fresh delicious BC Tree Fruit apples throughout Western Canada and thank our loyal consumers for their growing support over the past 75 years."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.bctree.com<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Lane DeVries of Sun Valley Floral Farms has been elected as Chair of The California Cut Flower Commission’s Board of Commissioners for 2012. Mr. DeVries has plenty of experience under his belt, serving as the District 1 Commissioner and on the Commission’s Executive Committee for the past three years. Lane DeVries states, “It is an honor to have been elected by my peers to serve our industry in this capacity." He continues, “California’s flower farmers have tremendous opportunity to be recognized as ‘America’s Flowers’ and I believe the Commission is the organization responsible for educating consumers and working with our customers to better promote the values and virtues of the beautiful flowers we grow in California.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.ccfc.org<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The evasive Australian Fingerlimes are elusive no more, thanks to Goodness Gardens and Culinary Specialty Produce which are now offering Organic Australian Fingerlimes. The typically expensive citrus is now affordable. The Fingerlimes come in a pack that is a piece count and can retail for under $5.00 per unit and will be accompanied by signage and information brochures being created by Culinary and Goodness. Richard Leibowitz of Culinary Specialty Produce states, “Fingerlimes can be used in sauces, soups, baked goods and libations with almost endless possibilities." Mr. Leibowitz continues, "We will provide ongoing uses and recipes along with sample product to integrate with deli, soups, sauces, bakery and prepared foods."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.culinaryproduce.com<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
