Brighter Bites hires sourcing manager

HOUSTON (April 29, 2021) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a Houston-based nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education...

4 years ago 3 minute read

CEA Food Safety Coalition launches food safety standard for indoor-grown produce

The Coalition, founded by industry leaders in greenhouse and indoor farming, developed the food safety addendum to address the unique...

4 years ago 5 minute read

USDA to bump WIC fruit and vegetable voucher funding

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 – Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Oppy now offers California avocados through Eco Farms partnership

Marking a year of striving forward and strengthening synergies since Oppy BB #:116424 acquired a 65% stake in Eco Farms...

4 years ago 4 minute read

AgroFresh launches “Life Ultra” edible coating

PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced the...

4 years ago 5 minute read

GRAPHIC: Strawberry prices strong for Mother’s Day

The following graphic was produced by Agtools Inc. BB #:355102 to show the price and volume situation for strawberries headed into Mother’s...

4 years ago 1 minute read

AMS solicits bids for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today issued a solicitation for fresh produce packages under the Emergency Food Assistance Program also...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Stakeholder Debate: Beyond the Rhetoric

We all have the right to change our minds. Two years ago, I felt some enthusiasm when the Business Roundtable,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

iTradeNetwork hires Chief Technology Officer

DUBLIN, Calif. (April 26, 2021) – iTradeNetwork, BB #:164437 the global provider of supply chain management solutions for the food...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian grape and blueberry exports on track for growth in 2021

Peru’s grape and blueberry growers expect continued growth this year. Its Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) projects that...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Farmbox Direct partners with home care brand

NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Full Circle Home, a sustainable home care brand, announced today its partnership with...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Amazon expands in-garage grocery delivery to Prime members in 5,000 cities

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amazon BB #:283186 today announced that Key by Amazon In-Garage Grocery Delivery is expanding to everywhere grocery delivery from...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Kalera harvests first lettuce from Atlanta vertical farm

ATLANTA, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kalera, one of the fastest-growing U.S. vertical farming companies in the world and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Organic Garage transitions to decentralized distribution

April 27, 2021 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organic Garage Ltd., one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers, announced today that it has finalized...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USHBC releases Grab a Boost of Blue video ads

USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, taps into consumers’ passion for blueberries and motivates them...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Thousands pick asparagus when Ag labor fails

“Frustrated Oregon farmer turns to social media to raise awareness of labor problem” “Oregon farmer opens fields to public in...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Michoacán avocado supplier meets rising demand with direct-sourced, bagged options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2021 — As avocado demand continues to rise and retailers look forward to Cinco de...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Prima Wawona announces major stone fruit expansion

Fresno, CA – Prima Wawona, BB #:165373 the world’s leading grower and marketer of conventional and organic peaches, nectarines, plums,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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