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.

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

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

Lufa Farms, Canada, announced the construction of its fourth commercial rooftop greenhouse in the borough of Saint-Laurent, Canada.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, partnered with Infarm, Berlin, to bring modular living produce farms to North America.

WP Rawl, Pelion, S.C., opened the doors to its Bunnell, Fla., processing facility.

Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, Fla., finalized the acquisition of Joco Produce, a Miami, Fla.-based importer of fresh Asian, tropical and specialty fruits and vegetables.

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS), Woodland, Calif., funded its first-ever research project to study the effectiveness of various agricultural water treatments, awarding $200,000 to a team led by Channah Rock, associate professor of soil, water and environmental sciences and water quality specialist at University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

Saladexpress, Canada, launched three new, ready-to-eat side salads as well as fettuccine-inspired veggie strips under its newly introduced Florette brand.

Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., launched new Tuscan Baby Romaine.