News

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Posted: 08/10/2011

An article released in the August 2011 issue of Health Affairs, a peer-reviewed journal of health policy thought and research, is garnering wide-spread media attention and leaving consumers wondering whether they can afford to eat healthy. The article, "Following Federal Guidelines to Increase Nutrient Consumption May Lead to Higher Food Costs for Consumers," summarizes research on the cost of increasing certain dietary nutrients, and notes that to reach the recommended level, U.S.

Capital City Fruit Sends Large Donation of Strawberries to Food Pantry!

Posted: 04/29/2011 - 04/29/2013

Capital City Fruit donated over 8,000 pounds to the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry in late April.  The Pantry, in turn, moved the strawberries through their network of 12 pantry sites throughout the Des Moines area.

History of Success Continues at Capital City Fruit

Posted: 12/14/2009 - 12/14/2010

The family-owned Capital City Fruit Company is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a thriving shipper, repacker and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Click here to read more on CCF's History of Success.

Capital City Fruit Recognized by Des Moines Area Religious Council

Posted: 06/15/2009 - 06/15/2010

Capital City Fruit, Inc. was recognized for its work to eliminate hunger in Central Iowa at the annual Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Service Awards Luncheon on May 21st, 2009. Capital City Fruit was one of 4 organizations recognized by DMARC for service to the community.

Capital City Fruit Makes Significant Investment in Technology

Posted: 03/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

As part of Capital City Fruit's commitment to improving business processes, Capital City Fruit has invested in a new accounting and operating software system. Effective April 1, 2009, all operations including purchasing, receiving, sales, repacking, shipping and accounting, will utilize the Edible Software program, a product of Solid Software Solutions, L.L.C., based out of Houston, Texas.

A Rose from the Des Moines Register

Posted: 01/05/2009 - 01/05/2010

Hawks bring cheer; Polk brings yawns; family brings health; Ankeny brings aid

January 4, 2009

CCF Succession Article - DSM Register -12/30/2008

Posted: 12/30/2008 - 12/30/2009

Biz Buzz: Produce supplier saw recession coming

LYNN HICKS & DAVID ELBERT • business@dmreg.com • December 30, 2008