Posts tagged ‘Locally grown’
Farm tour stop 3: Crown Orchard
Judy Chiles, Jack Sinclair, Ron McCormick and Tres Bailey checking out peaches at the Crown Orchard packaging plant.
As part of Walmart’s commitment to locally grown produce and healthier foods, today Jack Sinclair, Andrea Thomas and others are making a series of visits to a few farms in Virginia. Continue reading
July 25, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Farm tour stop 2: Gordonsville Walmart
Jack Sinclair, EVP of food for Walmart U.S., talks to tour attendees about our locally grown and healthier food efforts
As part of Walmart’s commitment to locally grown produce and healthier foods, today Jack Sinclair, Andrea Thomas and others are making a series of visits to a few farms in Virginia. Continue reading
July 25, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Meeting local farmers in Virginia
Stephanie Cheng, Andrea Thomas, Jack Sinclair, Tony Cheng at the Cheng’s Mountain View Orchard Asian pear farm in Stafford, VA.
As part of Walmart’s commitment to locally grown produce and healthier foods, today Jack Sinclair, Andrea Thomas and others are making a series of visits to a few farms in Virginia. Continue reading
July 25, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Father and son grow the future
Meet Al Hooks and his son, Demetrius. Their Alabama farm has been in the family for more than 100 years, and Al will be able to pass it on to his son one day. Al and Demetrius grow and supply kale, mustard and strawberries to Walmart stores in their area. Last year, Walmart increased the amount of locally grown produce it sells in the U.S. by 97 percent, and partnerships helped make that happen. Watch how Tuskegee University played a crucial role.
May 17, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
