Press Releases - 2007

To learn more about our newsworthy accomplishments in 2007 follow the links listed below:

Tanimura & Antle Scores A Touchdown For Iceberg Lettuce
December 2007

They knocked one out of the park for Father’s Day. And now Tanimura & Antle is at it again, providing its customers a great toolkit to feature iceberg lettuce during the winter football season in their “Get A Head In The Game!” retail promotion.
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After 25 Years, Tanimura & Antle is Still the Produce Industry’s Leader in Quality and Innovation
November 2007

In 1982, two Salinas, California businessmen, Bob Antle and George Tanimura, shook hands on a deal that would forever impact the fresh vegetable industry, and thus, Tanimura & Antle was born.  Referred to locally and by long-standing customers as simply “T&A”, the produce giant has been a leader in quality and innovation ever since.
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Tanimura & Antle’s Appointment-Based System Gives Customers Unsurpassed Transportation Confidence
August 2007

Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc. proves it’s an innovative, leading-edge solutions provider with their increasingly recognized trucking Appointments system.  Built on a platform that uses state-of-the-art scheduling technologies, the system gives customers an unparalleled produce transportation advantage.
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Tanimura & Antle Takes Iceberg to the Big Leagues for Father's Day
June 2007

Rick Antle, CEO of Tanimura & Antle, Inc., wants to own Father’s Day. And he thinks he can do that by giving Dads what they really want … an incredible meal at home featuring Dad’s steakhouse favorite, the classic Iceberg Wedge Salad. “Mother’s Day has strawberries, Thanksgiving has celery, but historically no holiday has been associated with Iceberg lettuce,” says Antle. “What better product to claim ownership of Father’s Day than the cornerstone salad of steakhouse menus?”
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Iceberg Lettuce - A Cornerstone of American Cuisine
May 24, 2007

Synonymous with growing up in America, Iceberg lettuce is, in a way, the ultimate comfort food. It’s simple, reliable, and its incredible staying power has allowed it to be a cultural culinary icon for over 100 years. Even James Beard – the father of American gastronomy – was a fan, saying, “Many people damn it, but it adds good flavor and a wonderfully crisp texture to a salad.” (“It also keeps longer than other lettuces,” he pointed out.)
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Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack...Salad?
April 2007

Kick off baseball season with a fun twist on an old classic – a refreshing, crisp Iceberg lettuce salad that brings together the best of baseball eats.

If you and your team are hunkering for something beyond the ballpark dog, this Peanuts & Cracker Jack Salad is a grand slam. The perfect side for any summer BBQ, it appeals to young and old alike. You don’t even have to like baseball! Salad has never been so fun – or so easy.
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Hit Dinner "Outta The Park" This Father's Day with Steakhouse Favorites at Home
April 2007

He’s got enough gadgets. Forget ties. And are monogrammed golf balls really necessary? This year, treat Dad to something he can really sink his teeth into … an incredible, home cooked meal that brings his steakhouse favorites home.
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Tanimura & Antle's Rich Family History Runs Strong and Deep
April 2007

Just like the roots of a healthy, fruitful plant, the Tanimura & Antle story is powerful and deep. It’s a story that spans decades filled with strength, perseverance, loyalty, trust, and innovative foresight.
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Tanimura & Antle to offer Certified Sweet ™ Onions
January 2007

Tanimura and Antle is proud to announce that a number of their sweet yellow onions have earned the National Onion Labs Certified Sweet™ flavor designation.
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