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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....

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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”)...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Sierra Produce

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of Sierra Produce BB #:187285,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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....

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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....

4 years ago 2 minute read

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