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Key Technology Acquires Herbert Solutions

Herbert supplies sorting and processing equipment for root crops, increasing Key's capabilities.

January 14, 2020

Key Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and other processing equipment, and a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has acquired Herbert Solutions, enhancing its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions.

Church Brothers Farms Sandwich Ready Leaves

Refrigerated vegetables for foodservice applications

August 22, 2019

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Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., introduced Sweet Baby Broccoli, Tuscan Baby Romaine and Sandwich Ready Leaves.

FarmWise, Roush collaborate to build autonomous vegetable weeders

The robotic farm hands can increase the yield of the crops by working day and night to remove unwanted plants and weeds.

August 16, 2019

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FarmWise, San Francisco, partnered with Roush Performance, Plymouth, Mich., to build prototypes of autonomous weeders, which will ultimately replace herbicides and save growers on labor.

USDA estimates increase in retail price for vegetables

The farm-level vegetable producer price index declined 1.7% in 2018, but there will be an increase of 11-12% in producer prices for vegetables this year.

June 27, 2019

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In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Price Outlook report, the Washington, D.C.-based agency reported that although fresh vegetable prices decreased 1% from April to May, prices are 5.2% higher than in May 2018.

Misionero Green Wave Farms new packaging

Misionero unveils rebrand for Green Wave Farms

The rebranded packaging is microwavable and includes step-by-step prep guides to elevate ease-of-use.

June 26, 2019

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Misionero, Gonzales, Calif., announced the rebrand of its fresh-cut vegetable line, Green Wave Farms.

Green Giant survey reveals broccoli is America's favorite vegetable in 2019

However, only one state voted the potato as its favorite vegetable in 2019.

June 14, 2019

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An open-ended survey of 5,000 Americans revealed that broccoli remains America's favorite vegetable for the second year in a row.

Pure Flavor opens new vegetable greenhouse, plans to build new distribution center

The new greenhouse enables the vertically integrated vegetable company to service key retail and foodservice partners in the Southeast.

March 6, 2019

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Pure Flavor, Canada, opened the doors to its Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse facility, which grows tomatoes on the vine, sweet red cocktail tomatoes, long English cucumbers and mini cucumbers.