NatureSweet, Ltd., a vertically integrated greenhouse grower of premium fresh tomatoes based in San Antonio, Texas, announced a partnership with Ganfer Grupo Empresarial, a Mexico-based greenhouse vegetable producer.
Technology developments in post-harvest handling, storage and transportation make frozen produce superior to fresh picked vegetables and fruits, in terms of quality and nutrition, according to a report published by Global Industry Analysts.
The merger was a natural extension of the 10-year joint venture relationship between LaManna Group and Premier Fruits Group.
June 29, 2016
LaManna Group (LMG) and Premier Fruits Group (PFG), Australian suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables, announced a merger between the two groups, commencing in July.
The Chicagoland Greenhouse will grow over 1 million pounds of the freshest salad greens, herbs and tomatoes per year for Mariano's Chicagoland stores.
June 14, 2016
BrightFarms, New York, in partnership with Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc., a Kenosha, Wis.-based division of Kroger, and Bright Farms’ primary customer, announced plans to build a hydroponic greenhouse in Rochelle, Ill.
Alfa Laval, Richmond, Va., extended its Optigo range with the new Alfa Laval Optigo CCB, a blow-through cooler specially designed for storage of fruits, vegetables and fresh meat and fish.
After installing TOMRA Sorting Food’s Halo sorting machine, Verduyn realizes the machine’s many benefits.
May 19, 2016
When the sorting machine Verduyn initially installed failed to live up to its expectations, it investigated his options and discovered TOMRA Sorting Food Americas, West Sacramento, Calif.
Ultimately, it will make the whole production, distribution and sale process of fruits and vegetables more efficient.
May 6, 2016
Raw fruit and vegetables experienced an increased shelf life by up to one day in a study that involved produce being sprayed with an electrically-charged solution that kills bacteria responsible for spoilage.