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Pamela Castellano is New General Manager at Harvest Sensations

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

PAMELA CASTELLANO IS NEW GENERAL MANAGER AT HARVEST SENSATIONS

 

 We at Hearn Kirkwood congratulate Pamela and wish her all the best in her endeavors.

 

Harvest Sensations, one of America’s top specialty produce companies, has announced that Pamela Castellano has joined the organization as general manager. Her responsibilities include the management of sales and operations and will lead product innovation and program development at the Los Angeles operation.

 

Castellano previously held the position of vice president of operations at Herb Thyme Farms in Compton, Calif., where she had a broad range of duties including managing customer service, transportation, production, inventory, purchasing, food safety and quality assurance. Prior to that, she was president and owner of the New England Herb Company in Claremont, N.H. The company was nominated two years in a row as Business of the Year.

 

“This is exactly what I want to be doing,” Castellano says. “Harvest Sensations is ripe for growth and it has a great group of people I’m honored to be with. I see a lot of potential in this specialty produce niche.” One initiative she looks forward to working on is to increase retail sales of specialty produce as well as grow sales to the foodservice industry.

 

Chris Coffman, Harvest Sensations president, says, “We are impressed with Pam’s leadership and team-building abilities. She has a wide range of experience in the specialty produce industry and we know she will be a tremendous asset to the continued growth of Harvest Sensations.”

 

About Harvest Sensations: Harvest Sensations is a leading specialty produce supplier to foodservice and retail operations in North America. Its product portfolio includes asparagus, herbs, peas, beans and unique varieties of potatoes, tomatoes and mushrooms from a network of local, national and international farms. The company focuses on customer service that builds trust with customers and provides value to each transaction, including assurance that every product is held to strict food-safety standards.

 

For more information, visit www.harvestsensations.com.

GREENER FIELDS TOGETHER TARGETS CONTINUOUS SUSTAINABILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH ENTIRE PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN

Friday, October 5th, 2012

Hearn Kirkwood is proud to be a part of a groundbreaking, industry­-wide, sustainability and local produce initiative. Greener Fields Together, was officially launched October 4, 2012. The foodservice industry’s first comprehensive, national farm-to-fork sustainability program, Greener Fields Together has two primary goals: to create and commit to continuous sustainability improvements at each touch point in the produce supply chain, and to ensure the availability and safety of local produce for operators in all segments. Administered by PRO*ACT, the nation’s leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, Greener Fields Together is being brought to market through PRO*ACT’s national network of independently owned local distributor partners, which Hearn Kirkwood is proud to be a partner and founding member.

About Greener Fields Together: Greener Fields Together is a collaboration of environmentally responsible parties, including farmers, distributors and foodservice operators, who have come together to make steady, measurable improvements in sustainability and food safety practices through all levels of the produce supply chain.

For more information on Greener Fields Together, visit www.greenerfieldstogether.org

About PRO*ACT: PRO*ACT is America’s leading distributor of fresh produce to the foodservice industry sourcing from premier national and regional farmers. PRO*ACT streamlines the produce supply chain, offering significant cost benefits and an easy, one-call solution to source the freshest produce from more than 70 third-party inspected, independently owned, local distribution centers across the United States and Canada. PRO*ACT provides category cost management through commodity contract pricing, in-house consultation services and integrated produce program distribution management.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distribution Company specializing in fresh produce, meat, seafood, poultry and dairy. A family owned and operated business since 1946, we have grown from a store front in the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 55,000 sq. ft. facility in the Hanover/Jessup area.

 

Click on link below to see an introductory video for Green Fields Together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CLfmGo5Fd0&feature=plcp

EARTH DAY 2012 – Sunday, April 22nd

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Earth Day 2012

 

Each year on this day thousands of people celebrate the Earth and what it means not only to them, but to the human race as a whole. Others use this day to bring the public’s attention to Earth and the effects our lifestyle is having on the planet.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is committed to being a part of the answer to help our planet. Check out our Earth Day Specials on our Facebook page.

 

Go to http://earthday2012.net/ for Green Ideas and Tips.

Harvest Sensations

Monday, April 16th, 2012

 

Chris Coffman has been named President of Harvest Sensations. Harvest Sensations, one of America’s top Specialty Produce distributors.

 

Chris Coffman is a 20-year veteran of the produce industry. Mr. Coffman is in charge of long-term strategic planning and business development.

 

Chriss Coffman, President of Harvest Sensations

 

“One of the main reasons I accepted this position is that I love the Specialty Produce business and Harvest Sensations is so well positioned for growth. That’s a combination that’s hard to beat.”

 

Steve Grinstead, CEO of Harvest Sensations, says, “Having Chris on board is a great opportunity for us to take Harvest Sensations to the next level of customer support and culinary excellence. His two decades of experience, his knowledge and his passion for the specialty side of the industry will be invaluable to our organization.

 

Hearn Kirkwood sends its congratulations to Chris Coffman and to Harvest Sensations.

 

For more information, please visit http://www.harvestsensations.com/

Md. Oyster Survival Rate At Highest Since 1985

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Oysters have been struggling to hang on in the bay, but now there’s a glimmer of hope on the half shell. Alex DeMetrick reports the oyster’s survival rate is the highest it’s been in 15 years.

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/02/14/md-oyster-survival-rate-at-highest-since-1985/

PRO*ACT is featured on AndNowUKnow.com, the video news website of the fresh produce industry.  The video focuses on the announcement of Kathleen Phillips and her addition to the PRO*ACT Team.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

PRO*ACT is announcing that Kathleen Phillips will join the company as its Sustainability Coordinator. The newly created position allows Ms. Phillips to work collaboratively with all points in the supply chain to continue the development of the distributor’s sustainability initiative. The initiative’s objectives also include promoting the availability and safety of fresh produce for operators in the industry. Enjoy the video.

http://www.andnowuknow.com/buyside-news/proacts-new-hire

Must Have Meals at Christmas Brunch

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Are you planning on having a Christmas Brunch this year? If yes, we have a few great recipes to share with you to make it a pleasant one! Read below to start cooking!

 Turkey Filled Omelette

 Do you enjoy eating turkey, then you will love this omelet filled with turkey and savory seasoning. It takes only 15 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook.

You need the following ingredients:

-         1 Tablespoon Olive Oil.

-         2 Teaspoons Unsalted Butter

-         1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Shiitake Mushroom

-         1 Shallot, Finely Chopped

-         ¼ Teaspoon Salt

-         1 fresh sage leaf, minced

-         ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

-         ¼ cup shredded cooked turkey

-         1 teaspoon dry vermouth (optional)

-         2 eggs, chilled

-         1 pinch ground white pepper

-         2 teaspoons olive oil

-         1 tablespoon crème fraiche

Directions to cook your Turkey Omelette are here.

 Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole

 This is a great Christmas morning meal. It is delicious and sure to become a household favorite. It takes 20 minutes to prep and 1. 5 hours to cook.

The ingredients are as followed:

-         1 pound ground pork sausage

-         1 teaspoon mustard powder

-         ½ teaspoon salt

-         4 eggs, beaten

-         2 cups milk

-         6 slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes

-         8 ounces mild Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Read the directions here.

 Overnight Blueberry French Toast

 This is a fresh and fulfilling dish that you can make for the family Christmas day. Use blueberries and cover them with blueberry sauce to make a one of a kind French toast meal. It takes 15 minutes to prep and 1 hour and 15 minutes to cook.

The ingredients are as followed:

-12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes.

- 2(8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into1-inch cubes.

- 1-cup fresh blueberries.

- 12 eggs, beaten.

- 2 cups milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

- 1/3-cup maple syrup.

-1 cup of white sugar

–2 tablespoons cornstarch

–1 cup water

–1 cup fresh blueberries

–1 tablespoon butter

Directions for this delicious dish are here.

To learn how to cook more great Christmas Brunch dishes, read this article from AllRecipes.com.

 

For more information on cooking a great meal contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

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Predictions: 2012 Menu Trends

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Thanksgiving isn’t here yet, but we’re already looking forward to what new foods we’ll be savoring next year. For that we turn to Andrew Freedman, principal of consulting and public relations at Andrew Freeman & Co., who just hosted his annual webinar predicting restaurant trends in 2012.
This year we ate lots of pork-packed dishes, salty-sweet desserts, even more juicy burgers, Korean fried chicken, grilled cheese sandwiches, and sampled an array of ethnic cuisines from food trucks around the country. So what’s next up? Here are a few of Freeman’s thoughts for 2012:
Thai and Indian
According to Freeman, ingredients from Southeast Asia are making their way to fast-casual restaurants. “Thai-style issan sausages are popping up on menus. Some restaurants in San Francisco are even offering ghost peppers, one of the hottest types of chili pepper available, which is favored in India, particularly in the northeastern region around Bangladesh,” reports Nations Restaurant News.
Vegetable Ice Cream and Desserts
The rise of vegetables appearing on the dessert side of the menu has Freeman predicting that the trend will continue. (Have you tried corn gelato? Tomato sorbet? Olive Oil ice cream? Beet root? We have, and it’s pretty good.) Besides restaurants, popular creameries like use savory inspirations for their unusual scoops, like Sweet Potato and Torched Marshmallows and Goat Cheese with Cognac Figs. Don’t knock it until you try it!