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BrightFarms acquired by Cox Enterprises
ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Enterprises announced the acquisition of BrightFarms, an indoor farming company and provider of...
Jonathan Sprouts ownership passes to next generation
EAST FREETOWN, Mass., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Founded in 1976 by Bob and Barbara Sanderson, who have been credited...
FreshRealm expands operations to produce 100 million meal kits
VENTURA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FreshRealm, a leading fresh meals solution provider, announced today the expansion of its...
BASF to partner with Nature Source Improved Plants to accelerate variety development
ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BASF’s vegetable seeds business has collaborated with Nature Source Improved Plants (NSIP) as...
Green Life Farms to acquire SW Florida greenhouse grower
NAPLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Life Farms has reached an agreement to purchase Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West...
USDA gives $69MM in grants for food and nutrition security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of $69 million to address critical...
Applewood Fresh gears up for Michigan Rave, SweeTango harvest
Applewood Fresh, BB #:348232 a premier produce brand and fourth-generation grower, packer/shipper and marketer of Michigan-grown apples is counting down...
California Giant offers year-round blueberries thanks to Peru volume
WATSONVILLE, CA – After a bountiful domestic season, California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 is anticipating a high-quality, on-time start...
USDA taking applications to assist with organic certification costs
WASHINGTON – Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the...
Stemilt brings nostalgia to Rave apple campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2021 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Rave brand MN55 cultivar apples are back in season and with...
CFIA issues recall of broccoli-containing deli products due to Listeria monocytogenes
From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recall date: August 13, 2021 Recall details Ottawa, August 13, 2021 – Industry is recalling...
USDA updates Thrifty Food Plan, SNAP benefits
WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan,...
California Avocados take a road trip
IRVINE, Calif. – Consumers across the country and in particular in the West are fulfilling their pent-up desire to travel...
80 Acres Farms secures $160MM investment for expansion
Vertical farming company 80 Acres Farms plans to use its latest $160 million in additional funding to continue its expansion...
Port Manatee awarded $1 million-plus federal security grant
PALMETTO, FL – Port Manatee is receiving more than $1 million in federal grant funding to bolster protection against cyberthreats,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 13, 2021
Pamela and Greg talk ghost kitchens, specifically Wendy’s and its new initiative to open 700 of them, and how they...
Dole names senior sales manager of diversified products
CHARLOTTE, NC – August 12, 2021 – Dole plc BB #:124463 announced the hiring of Scott Ross as Senior Manager...
Heat, humidity lead to quality issues for California lettuce
Salinas, CA, area growers report the heat and humidity in July and early August is causing quality problems for iceberg,...
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