Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., introduced a new line of all-fresh, ready-to-eat salad kits that combine plant-based protein with original dressings and hearty ingredients.
The research found that the freshness of produce – specifically strawberries, romaine lettuce and packaged salad mixes – varied significantly from store to store as well as within each individual store.
June 10, 2019
Zest Labs, San Jose, Calif., released the results of new research study measuring and comparing the shelf life (or freshness) of produce sold at major grocery chain stores across the United States.
This deal is designed to provide a more comprehensive solution that improves operations, increases visibility into produce shelf life and reduces food waste.
June 6, 2019
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., announced a strategic collaboration with Zest Labs, Inc., San Jose, Calif., to strengthen its end-to-end solutions.
CapTemp configured a temperature recording system for remote monitoring and reporting of storage room and pulp fruit temperatures.
May 30, 2019
CapTemp USA, Windham, N.H., developed an automated temperature recording system for The CPF Group, an organization comprised of pear and apple producers throughout Portugal, to continuously monitor and report ambient temperature and relative humidity of fruit storage units as well as fruit pulp temperatures while in cold storage.
This acquisition will allow Charlie’s Produce to offer a broader breadth of products, including an extensive selection of premium organic fruits and vegetables from local growers and international market leaders.
May 30, 2019
Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, Wash., acquired Better Life Organics (BLO), a Los Angeles-based distributor of organic produce and food products.
SUNSET of Holland will also be the initial distributor in select markets for the first advanced high-density farming system of the John Paul Dejoria/Mastronardi partnership.
May 29, 2019
Mastronardi Produce, Canada, partnered with Dutch vegetable exporter Soho Produce to expand its distribution network throughout Europe.