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Farm Market Bus Tour gearing up for December
The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 will provide an in-depth look at four West Michigan farm markets' business operations and agritourism features. Fruit... continue reading »
Indoor strawberry grower choses Sollum LED lighting system
Indoor strawberry grower Vertiberry has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Total Controlled Environment Agriculture demonstration fac... continue reading »
Companies team up to trial plastic-free blueberry packaging
Blueberry grower and genetics company Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging solutions company Opal to trial plastic-free cardboard punnets. Th... continue reading »
Pucker up for a pickle party party this weekend
It’s a pickle party! Controlled environment agriculture company Edible Garden AG will be celebrating the briny snack at 2024 Global Produce &... continue reading »
IFPA welcomes latest Produce Industry Leadership Program class
International Fresh Produce Association’s incoming Produce Industry Leadership Program class features a dozen professionals who will develop career ... continue reading »
Specialty food importer acquires ingredient company
Specialty food importer Atalanta Corp. has acquired organic ingredient company Big Picture Foods in the second acquisition of 2024 for the New Jersey-... continue reading »
Luxury pineapple to be available in Europe early next year
A luxury pineapple that took more than 15 years to develop and costs nearly $400 will be available in Europe in early 2025. Fresh Del Monte’s Rub... continue reading »
Georgia fruit and vegetable growers begin to assess storm’s impact
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is working to assess the damage. GFVGA staff will begin... continue reading »
Wisconsin-based contractor acquires food processing equipment manufacturer
Wisconsin-based contractor Tweet Garot Mechanical has acquired vegetable and fruit processing equipment manufacturer G.J. Olney in a move the contract... continue reading »
USDA investment aimed at bolstering specialty crop production
A new round of USDA investment will advance research and Extension activities aimed at solving key challenges facing specialty crop and organic agricu... continue reading »
