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U.S. Apple Association Jessa Allen and Tracy Grondine

U.S. Apple Association Promotes Two Staff to VP Positions

July 27, 2020

The U.S. Apple Association announced the promotions of Jessa Allen to Vice President of Membership and Events and Tracy Grondine to Vice President of Communications.

The future of hydroponic farming in 2020

Hydroponic farms are considered to be a solution in satisfying the demands for a more plant-based diet in a growingly insecure food supply chain.

Krilen Ramanaidu

January 14, 2020

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GoodLeaf Farms discusses the future of hydroponic farming, including industry challenges, benefits and trends involving this new way of growing produce.

2020 Top 25 Refrigerated Foods Processors Report -- Refrigerated foods to reign supreme in 2020

From dairy-free offerings and meat alternatives to refrigerated meal kits and produce packs, the refrigerated foods industry continues to reinvent itself.

January 14, 2020

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods provides a ranking of the Top 5 refrigerated foods processors in each of five categories.

T&G Global to acquire Freshmax NZ’s domestic fresh produce division

The acquisition is projected to expand and strengthen T&G’s presence in New Zealand.

December 20, 2019

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T&G Global Ltd. (formerly Turners and Growers), New Zealand, announced plans to acquire the domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ, New Zealand, for $30 million.

Gotham Greens High-Tech Greenhouse Providence, R.I.

Gotham Greens opens new high-tech greenhouse in Providence, R.I.

The greenhouse will produce more than 6 million heads of lettuce annually.

December 9, 2019

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Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, N.Y., opened the doors to its newest greenhouse in Providence, R.I.

FoodMaven closes Series B funding

Over the next 12 months, FoodMaven intends to bring its business model to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and additional markets nationwide.

December 9, 2019

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FoodMaven, Colorado Springs, Colo., closed a $15.3 million Series B financing from Tao Capital Partners, San Francisco, and Fine Line Group, also based in San Francisco, to support the company’s growth and expansion.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association releases report discussing plastic packaging in produce industry

This report addresses plastic packaging in the produce industry.

December 9, 2019

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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), Canada, released “A landscape review of plastics in the Canadian fresh produce sector,” a technical report developed by Value Chain Management International (VCMI), Canada, to address plastic packaging in the produce industry.

CAS Dataloggers fruit vegetable transport

How temperature data loggers protect temperature-sensitive shipments

The client realized several key benefits from installing the SwiTrace I-Plug data loggers in all perishable product shipments.

December 5, 2019

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CAS Dataloggers, Chesterland, Ohio, provided SwiTrace I-Plug IPST8 transit temperature data loggers for a fruit and vegetable grower and exporter who needed a temperature-monitoring solution throughout the cold chain.

Pepper purées

December 3, 2019

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Shenandoah Growers, Anaheim, Calif., featured its new That’s Tasty brand of USDA-certified organic Stir-In Pepper purées.

Havecon Horticultural Projects constructs largest-ever, single-build greenhouse in North America for Mastronardi Produce

The new greenhouse brings Mastronardi Produce Ltd.’s internal greenhouse network to seven locations across the United States.

December 2, 2019

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Havecon Horticultural Projects, Holland, is nearing completion on the construction of Green Empire Farms (GEF), a high-tech greenhouse located in Oneida, N.Y.