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Inside Longo’s: Carving its niche
While freshness and quality may be at the core of Longo’s tenets, the company ranks highly on most retail assessments....
AeroFarms breaks ground on AgX Research Center
NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced that AeroFarms AgX LTD, its...
BrightFarms launches “BrightLabs” innovation hub
IRVINGTON, N.Y. (June 24, 2021) – BrightFarms, the leading grower of indoor leafy greens, today announced the formation of BrightLabs,...
Hazel Tech welcomes new Postharvest Scientist to growing R&D team
CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend...
FPAA supports infrastructure grant proposals
While the $134 million SR-189 Project Moves Ahead, the FPAA supports community grant proposals for Projects and Renovations at Exits...
GS Foods Group opens Pennsylvania distribution center
ONTARIO, Calif.–GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a leading specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”)...
Inside Longo’s: Focus on Fresh
Throughout its history, Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc. BB #:154544 Vaughan, ON, has maintained a focus on fresh and high-quality...
GrubMarket acquires Sierra Produce
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of Sierra Produce BB #:187285,...
AgroFresh announces global licensing agreement with Know Hub Chile
PHILADELPHIA – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., BB #:170948 a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced an exclusive global licensing...
United Fresh Produce Association announces scholarship application period open
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2021...
Inside Longo’s: Chain in transition
In 1956, three Italian immigrant brothers, Tommy, Joe, and Gus Longo, opened Broadway Fruit Market, a 1,500-square-foot shop at the...
Titan Farms begins shipping Lori Anne peaches
RIDGE SPRING, SC – Lori Anne Peaches are back in stores at select retailers nationwide. The varieties that make up...
Online grocery start-up Farmstead expands to Miami
BURLINGAME, Calif. & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, at better prices...
Fresh Innovations CA welcomes new SVP Sales, Mktg & Innovation
Fresh Innovations California, LLC BB #:210158 has hired Greg Taylor as their new Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing, and Innovation....
USA will participate in Fruit Attraction 2021
Madrid – Fruit Attraction, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, has confirmed that it is receiving...
Shuman Farms commits to “Feeding America Program” in June
Shuman Farms commits to making a difference this summer by volunteering and packing RealSweet Vidalia onions in special Feeding America...
Why Cal Giant is partnering with a vertical farm for strawberries
The news that Watsonville, CA-based California Giant Berry Farm BB #:121061 plans to collaborate with vertical farming company OnePointOne to...
Transportation costs will remain high for years, experts say
The market dynamics that have led to higher transportation costs were a long time coming and won’t quickly be solved....
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