News
Registration open for United Fresh’s Reimagine Conversations series
Registration is now available for United Fresh’s Reimagine Conversations, which will take place throughout the month of June. The 25-session se... continue reading »
Dole contributes $750,000 to Center for Produce Safety campaign
Dole Food Company Vice President Food Safety and Quality Natalie Dyenson is frank about the two-sided coin that motivated her company to contribute $7... continue reading »
California League of Food Producers elects 2021-22 board of directors
Patrick Ricchiuti was elected the 2021-22 chair of the California League of Food Producers (CLFP) at its annual board of directors meeting on April 22... continue reading »
HVAC firm Colmac Coil promotes Olberding to company VP
Heat and refrigeration firm Colmac Coil promoted Jeremy Olberding to company vice president, effective April 26. He'll lead sales and marketing effort... continue reading »
Houston-based Brighter Bites hires new produce sourcing manager
Brighter Bites, a Houston-based nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into students and families... continue reading »
New robotic technology appeals to Australian apple industry
A Monash University research team has developed a robot capable of identifying, picking and depositing apples in as little as seven seconds. A rese... continue reading »
USDA to host virtual food waste innovation fair on May 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced April 28 that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair from noon to 4 p.m. ... continue reading »
Kalera’s new Atlanta vertical-farming facility begins harvesting lettuce
Vertical farming company Kalera is celebrating the first harvest of its 77,000-square foot facility in the Atlanta area, the largest vertical-farming ... continue reading »
JR Simplot’s Snowden potato variety deregulated by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending deregulation to J.R. Simplot Company’s... continue reading »
Vertical farming leader AeroFarms expanding Newark headquarters
AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, has received a certificate of occupancy for the expansion of its global he... continue reading »
