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

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

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.

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, 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.