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Lakeside Produce files bankruptcy, owes $188MM
Leamington, ON-based greenhouse grower Lakeside Produce Inc. BB #:158819 filed for bankruptcy last week, owing $188 million (Canadian) to creditors....
80 Acres Farms makes layoffs
Hamilton, OH-based vertical farm 80 Acres Farms has laid off about two dozen workers, which represents less than 10 percent...
Stemilt welcomes new Vice President and General Counsel
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is pleased to announce Nick Popper as its new Vice President and General Counsel....
Ag tech firm to acquire Berry People LLC
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd., an intellectual property-focused agtech company dedicated to...
Ice forecast this week in desert growing regions
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 From the Field report January 23, 2023 — The Arizona and California desert growing region experienced...
Worldwide Produce adds investor for future growth
January 24, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle market private equity investor, today announced the recapitalization of Worldwide...
Pacific Trellis Fruit offers new specialty imported plums
LOS ANGELES, CA – Pacific Trellis Fruit, BB #:164166 a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium fresh fruit, unveils...
Dole celebrates Disney’s 100th with most popular Disney recipes
Dole Food Company BB #:124463 has been working with Disney since the famous fresh fruit and vegetable provider first sponsored...
Online grocer Boxed secures $20MM loan facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boxed, Inc. (NYSE: BOXD, BOXD WS) (“Boxed” or the “Company”), the commerce...
Moxxy wins awards for packaging designs
Miami, FL – Moxxy Marketing, BB #:341508 which is known for its stand-out branding, packaging, strategy and design work for agriculture,...
Sol Group Marketing welcomes new VP of sales & sales account manager
Pompano Beach, FL – We’re excited to welcome two new members to the Sol Group Marketing BB #:169354 team. Brian...
USDA gives $72.9MM in Specialty Crop Block Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the...
Viva Fresh Expo registration opens January 25th
Mission, Texas – The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 is excited to announce that general registration for the...
William H. Kopke Jr. expands offerings after Vision Global Group acquisition
GREAT NECK, NY (January 20, 2023) – Vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H. Kopke Jr.,...
Pete Pappas & Sons announces new hires
Pete Pappas & Sons, BB #:100956 a Maryland-based fresh produce grower, shipper, distributor, and award-winning green business, grows their management...
Rescued produce smoothie machine opens in Canadian airport
BURNABY, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travellers from across the globe visiting Vancouver International Airport (YVR) now...
Civil agriculture lawsuits filed for the Week of January 23, 2023
The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...
USDA announces appointments to the National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board. The...
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