Mark Palamountain Named CFO for 2020 by the Pacific Coast Business Times |
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Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit - October 13 – 15, 2020 |
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Edgar Gutierrez Panelist - California Foundation for Agriculture Education in the Classroom |
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Limoneira / Grocery Business Take A Healthy Stand™ Dietitian’s Event October 22 |
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Limoneira’s Take A Healthy Stand™ And Nature’s Pharmacy™ at the Retail Dietitian’s Business Alliance National Virtual Trade Show |
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Sweet Treats and Savory Stews from Limoneira |
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Limoneira Presents at the Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit Conference - September 22 - 24 |
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Hop on Board! The Peelin’ Good Tour - The Zest is Yet to Come - October Locations |
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SIAL China - Limoneira Messaging in Shanghai |
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Fun Quarantine Halloween Ideas for a Festive, Socially Distanced Holiday |
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Mark Palamountain Named CFO for 2020 by the Pacific Coast Business Times |
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Mark Palamountain has been instrumental to Limoneira as the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer. He was recently named as Chief Financial Officer of the Year by the Pacific Coast Business Times in their 50 Fastest Growing Company’s Issue.
He was recruited to Limoneira by CEO Harold Edwards in 2012 from Perpetual Power, where he was a Co-founder. Palamountain helped Limoneira build and finance the Company’s first Solar Project. Shortly after being named as Limoneira CFO, Palamountain oversaw a $69 million secondary stock offering that helped fund the purchase of citrus packing operation Oxnard Lemons.
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Edgar Gutierrez Panelist - California Foundation for Agriculture Education in the Classroom |
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Edgar Gutierrez, Vice President of Farming Operations is responsible for managing, administering and growing the value of Limoneira’s farming operations worldwide through innovation and operational excellence. He recently gave a presentation during the Packer/Produce Market Guide’s Virtual conference on Sustainability.
On Friday, September 25, Edgar was a panelist for the California Foundation for Agriculture Education in the Classroom, where he discussed Limoneira’s Sustainable Growing Practices.
The presenters and panelists received kudos "This conference provided wonderful resources and free materials! Great presentations that I will always remember and strategies I can use in my classroom." "Excellent presenters! Both were very knowledgeable in their field. Very stimulating and motivating!"
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth throughout California about the importance of agriculture in their daily lives. They do this through:
- Developing materials that are accurate, teacher-tested and scientifically sound to enhance the educational experience of K-12 students.
- Providing programs, inspiration and training opportunities for educators.
- Partnering with like-minded organizations to create awareness about the significance of agriculture in our everyday lives.
- Recognizing teachers and students for their achievements in agricultural literacy.
- Supporting the pursuit of agricultural careers and continuing education.
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CFAC’s mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students. Their vision is an appreciation of agriculture by all.
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Limoneira’s Take a Healthy Stand™ And Nature’s Pharmacy™ at the Retail Dietitian’s Business Alliance National Virtual Trade Show |
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Just as 9-11 forever changed airline travel, the coronavirus pandemic will have long-lasting impacts on how consumers procure and consume food. A new recent virtual engagement event, led by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance helped retail dietitians ensure they are positioned for leadership in this new era. Data suggests three significant changes in consumer behavior coming out of the pandemic are eating at home, online grocery shopping, and staying healthy and well, and no one within the retail setting is more equipped to lead at the intersection of these shopper trends than dietitians, shaping the focus of this virtual event.
The RDBA’s virtual event took place September 22, 23, 24 and had three hours of retail RD engagement each day.
Limoneira’s VP of Marketing John Chamberlain and Limoneira Spokesperson for Take a Healthy Stand™ and Nature’s Pharmacy™, Megan Roosevelt, held 1-on-1 appointments with retail RDs (including Kroger, Wegmans, Hannaford, HEB, Big Y and more) and participated in RDBA’s virtual expo hall. SWAG boxes containing Limoneira promotional gifts were sent prior to the conference to attendees.
The Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) serves as the professional group to almost 2,000 retail dietitians throughout the US and Canada that work for or consult to supermarket chains helping customers and employees with food, culinary, and nutrition issues. The organization’s mission is to foster the continuing business education and career development of current and future retail dietitians.
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Limoneira Presents at the Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit Conference - September 22 - 24 |
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Limoneira’s Edgar Gutierrez, Vice President of Farming Operations and John Chamberlain, VP of Marketing gave presentations during The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit.
This event was an inaugural opportunity for produce leaders to attend a unique and inspiring experience focused entirely on sustainability in the fresh food industry.
Live virtual networking events and education sessions provided in-depth information on the issues and challenges that mattered to attendee businesses. The event empowered, enabled and equipped the fresh food industry to grow fresh produce in a way that promotes environmental stewardship and enhances the quality of life in our communities. Relevant topics in the following themes will be covered: environmental, social and consumer.
Chamberlain discussed Limoneira’s Sustainability Matrix which classifies the Company’s sustainable practices by Resources, Nature and People and Gutierrez shared 2 new exciting projects on Biodiversity and Soil Health.
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SIAL China - Limoneira Messaging in Shanghai |
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Director of International Business, Susan Jones Ng and VP of Marketing John Chamberlain, participated in SIAL China’s Virtual Trade Show in Shanghai on September 24, 26 and 27 in conjunction with The Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA).
Limoneira has been exporting to the Asia Pacific since the 1920’s and trade shows such as SIAL and Asia Fruit Logistica assist the Company sharing our messaging and helping arrange meetings with decision makers in the Asian grocery and food sectors.
SIAL China is an integral part of the SIAL Network, the world largest network of food and drink fairs. This year, SIAL China celebrates it’s 20th anniversary.
The show sets the benchmark for overseas companies stepping into Asia and China as well as providing valuable market insights, trends and innovations of the regional food industry. It has become Asia’s largest food and beverage innovation exhibition.
WUSATA® delivers programs and services that allow western U.S. agribusinesses to Learn, Connect, and Compete in the Export Market. Their programs bring results to companies at every stage of the exporting cycle.
WUSATA is an independent non-profit that utilizes their close ties with their member states and the USDA to provide a broad bandwidth of resources.
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Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit - October 13 – 15, 2020 |
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PMA’s Fresh Summit has always been the family reunion for the produce and floral industries where buyers and sellers come together to do business and this year it’s been produced virtually. From October 13 to 15, Limoneira Management will be sharing our Company’s latest developments and lining up value-added programs for both new and existing customers.
Items on the agenda will include Limoneria’s One World of Citus® Program, Take A Healthy Stand™, Nature’s Pharmacy™, the Peelin’ Good-The Zest is Yet to Come™- National Influencer tour and Limoneira Sustainability Programs.
Video meetings, chats and preselected one-on-one meetings with buyers will all be on the menu!
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Limoneira / Grocery Business Take a Healthy Stand™ Dietitian’s Event October 22 |
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Limoneira and Winsight Grocery Business, will welcome grocery nutritionists from around the U.S. to Take A Healthy Stand™, Limoneira’s virtual 2020 Retail Dietitian’s event on October 22. John Carter, Limoneira’s Vice President of Global Sales will present Take A Healthy Stand™, John Chamberlain, Limoneira’s Vice President of Marketing will cover Nature’s Pharmacy™ and Megan Roosevelt, Limoneira Spokesperson and Founder of Healthy Grocery Girl® will present “Working Together to Create Healthy Shoppers."
About Grocery Business-Food retailing redefined
The continued evolution of category blurring across retail channels has produced a grocery landscape that has never been more competitive or complex. As the premiere source of information and inspiration for retail decision-makers, Grocery Business tracks and explains the essential trends trading partners need to be prepared for the continuing wave of changes on the horizon.
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Sweet Treats and Savory Stews from Limoneira |
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October brings a healthy snack and fall-inspired entrée recipes from Limoneira Spokesperson Megan Roosevelt
October means Halloween is just around the corner – complete with an endless array of tempting treats. Limoneira spokesperson Megan Roosevelt takes the guilt out of Halloween munching with a sweet, healthy, and super easy recipe for an Orange Pumpkin Snack - perfect for the little ones to help make!
Additionally, she has created two hearty and flavorful recipes: Orange Sweet Potato Chili and Orange Veggie Pumpkin Curry. Both are wonderful to cozy up with on a Fall evening and are filled with immune supporting vitamin C thanks to Limoneira oranges and pumpkin!
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Easy Orange Pumpkin Snack
Ingredients:
· Limoneira mandarin oranges
· Fresh mint
· Fresh dill
· Pretzel sticks
Directions: Peel mandarin oranges and add to a serving platter. Add fresh dill, mint and a pretzel stick on the top of the oranges to resemble a pumpkin. Serve and enjoy!
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Orange Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients:
· 1 Limoneira navel orange
· 1 tablespoon coconut oil
· 1 cup onion, chopped
· 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
· ½ head cauliflower, chopped
· 2 cups sweet potato, cubed
· 1 tablespoon chili powder blend
· 1 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1 teaspoon paprika
· 1 teaspoon sea salt
· 1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato puree
· 1 (15-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
· 12-ounces soup stock
· 2 (15-ounce) cans bean trio of black, pinto and kidney
Directions: In an instant pot, set to sauté mode and add coconut oil, onion, bell pepper, cauliflower, sweet potato, spices and sauté for 5 minutes. Add soup stock, tomatoes and sweet potato puree and stir. Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, juice orange.
Release the steam from the instant pot and remove lid. Add in the bean trio and orange juice and stir to incorporate.
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Orange Veggie Pumpkin Curry
Ingredients:
· 2 Limoneira navel oranges
· 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
· 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk
· 2 red bell peppers
· 2 zucchini
· 1 shallot
· 2 cups broccoli florets
· 4 potatoes
· 2 tablespoons coconut oil
· 2 teaspoons minced garlic
· 2 teaspoons crushed ginger
· 1 teaspoon curry powder
· ½ teaspoon sea salt
· 2 tablespoons sriracha
· ¾ cup cashews
· 3 cups cooked rice
· Fresh basil
Directions:
Wash and chop red bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, potatoes and shallot. Juice navel oranges.
In a large soup pot over medium heat, add your coconut oil and all your veggies. Sauté for 10 minutes. Add pumpkin puree, coconut milk, spices and sriracha. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cashews. Serve curry over cooked rice and top with fresh basil!
Each month, Megan presents weekly videos full of recipes, DIY tips and other ways to use Limoneira citrus. Subscribe to Limoneira’s Youtube channel for more information on the many ways this endlessly versatile fruit can improve life inside the home and beyond.
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Hop on Board! The Peelin’ Good Tour - The Zest is Yet to Come - October Locations |
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The Peelin’ Good Tour - the Zest is Yet to Come™ - presented by Limoneira’s Take A Healthy Stand™ Campaign is traveling throughout the U.S. to promote Health and Wellness as well as deliciousness.
Prominent local influencers (many with over 10,000 followers that get over 400 likes per post) are highlighting great recipes and sharing tips on how to use Limoneira lemons and other citrus. In October, the tour is in Toronto, Boston, Portland Maine and Rochester New York. These cities are headquarters to Loblaws, Sobeys, Market Basket, Wegmans and Hannaford.
Retail dietitians (many affilieated with the Retail Dietitian’s business alliance) are participating in the tour and sharing recipes with their shoppers. You can find out more details and follow the tour here PGT site
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Fun Quarantine Halloween Ideas for a Festive, Socially Distanced Holiday |
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This Halloween, like so many other events in 2020 will be different. Our friends at Good Housekeeping Magazine have curated a number of creative ideas to keep the Spooky in and the virus out.
This Halloween has the potential to be epic: the holiday falls on a Saturday (which means we get an entire day of candy, costumes, and crafts) and there will even be a full moon (so spooky!). That said, there are a few things that will set Halloween 2020 apart from all other years — most notably, the coronavirus pandemic and everything that comes with it. But just because we need to remain socially distanced this year doesn't mean Halloween is canceled — it just means we need to brainstorm creative quarantine Halloween ideas.
Ahead, we've compiled a list of the best ways to safely celebrate Halloween in 2020. From setting up a few festive Halloween games to cooking a spread of yummy fall foods, these ideas will help you have the best Halloween yet. Forget everything you know about how October 31 is traditionally celebrated; these quarantine Halloween ideas will help you have a spooky socially distanced celebration right at home. All you need to do is put on your costume, eat some candy, and get ready for a haunting Halloween house party.
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Go "ghosting"
What's that, you ask? It's when you create a treat bag of goodies for a friend or neighbor and leave it on their doorstep with a note inside to pass it on (as in, create a new treat bag and "ghost" someone else). It's a festive way to spread some socially distanced holiday cheer.
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Play a Halloween game
This year, you have all day to celebrate Halloween — which means you might want to plan some structured activities. A fun bean-bag or ring toss, or a game of trivia or charades is sure to be a hit.
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Do A Tarot Card Reading
Light a few candles and see what's in the cards for your future. For a unique experience, hire a professional to do a private Tarot consultation on Zoom.
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Put on a Halloween playlist
No matter how small your Halloween party is, it won't be complete without some festive tunes. Blast your favorites and have a dance party or play a game of freeze dance.
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Watch a scary movie
There's no more classic Halloween activity than watching a scary movie. Make a night of it by preparing some popcorn and candy and setting a spooky scene.
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Attend a trick-or-treat parade
Look in your local newspaper to see if there will be an outdoor Halloween parade or some other socially distanced celebration. You might be surprised how many parades, trunk or treats, and drive-through events you find.
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This month our lucky winner is Bill Timmons from Ann Arbor, Michigan. As our monthly winner, Bill has won a Limoneira Orchard Fresh Gift. Congratulations Bill!
For your chance to win, make sure you're on our mailing list to be entered into our monthly drawing. To join click here or visit our website at www.Limoneira.com.
Be sure to check out our other contests and drawings for additional changes to win prizes.
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