PBH Gets 32 New Donors

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) welcomed 32 companies as PBH donors during 2010. “We are very pleased to add these companies to the ranks of PBH contributors,” said Elizabeth Pivonka, president and CEO of the Hockessin, Del.-based nonprofit. “We are happy to receive their support for our mission of increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.”

Additionally, several organizations that were already donors boosted their PBH donation level last year. The list includes Growers Express LLC which upped its donation to $15,000; Ahold USA, which bumped up its contribution to $20,000; Dole Food Co. Inc., which upgraded to a $25,000 contribution level; The Walt Disney Co, which raised its contribution to $35,000; and Bayer CropScience, which increased its contribution to $50,000. Produce Marketing Association upped its support to $50,000, with a $250,000 pledge over the next five years, as did Seneca Foods Corp. and Taylor Farms.

The 32 companies that joined PBH in 2010 are:

Agroeden Cia, LTDA
Alsum Produce Inc.
Applesnapz USA Inc.
Better Bags Inc.
C.L. Henderson Produce Co.
Carlson AirFlo Merchandising Systems
Enza Zaden North America Inc.
Epsen Hillmer Graphics Co.
Fowler Bros. Inc.
Frey Farms Produce LLC
Fundacion Proagroin ZN
Grocer's Supply Produce Co.
Healds Valley Farms Inc.
International Golden Foods Inc.
Keystone Fruit Marketing Inc.
Kingdom Fresh Produce Inc.
Maverick Brands LLC
Mucci International Marketing Inc.
NewStar Fresh Foods LLC
Nonpareil Corp.
Pasquinelli Produce Co.
PepsiCo Foodservice
Progressive Produce Corp.
Southern Specialties
Stahlbush Island Farms Inc.
Subway Franchise World Headquarters
Sun World International LLC
Supervalu/W. Newell & Co.
Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc.
U.S. Apple Association
Western Precooling Systems
Yucatan Foods