Produce Alliance partners with hydroponic grower

April 29, 2021 — Produce Alliance BB #:159218 is exploring an innovative, local partnership between iconic east coast restaurant group,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

AeroFarms breaks ground on world’s largest aeroponic indoor vertical farm

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced the ground breaking of its...

4 years ago 10 minute read

Truck rates rising with availability crunch

Truck rates for perishables are on the rise thanks to a confluence of many issues. Noah Hoffman, vice president for...

4 years ago 2 minute read

A bouquet of cheese: For Mother’s Day

The time is coming up for Mother’s Day promotions to hit the news wires. I came across this amazing promotion...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Supply Chain: Readiness for the next disruption

Over the last twelve months, supply chains of all types have been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Mexico’s Supreme Court overturns longtime ban on U.S. fresh potato imports

WASHINGTON DC– Today, April 28, 2021, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of five to zero in...

4 years ago 9 minute read

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

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