Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera says it will open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Houston, Texas, in the spring of 2021. The new Houston facility – which will be the largest vertical farming facility in Texas – is the next step in Kalera’s rapid domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy […]
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Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Raising Funds For Food Banks
The annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is underway, with 12 produce partners supporting the 31 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area and a new focus on digital shopper communication. Newly designed Produce for Kids campaign signage appeared in produce departments at Publix Super Markets this July, launching the bi-annual campaign […]
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Dole, Pixar Animation Studios Alliance Takes Fright Out Of Produce
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is seeking to take the scare out of specialty fruits and veggies with a unique summer initiative designed to widen the public’s produce horizons to create new family favorites. The company has collaborated with Pixar film and characters to launch original recipes, serving suggestions, digital and social activations, family-friendly activities, fun […]
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Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Seeking Applications
The application period for the 2020 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open. The scholarship is administered by the United Fresh Produce Association. The Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program was founded in 2001 by sisters Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins in honor of their mother, Frieda Rapoport Caplan. The program […]
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Living Greens Farm Hires George Pastrana As New CEO
Living Greens Farm has named George Pastrana as its new president, CEO and board member. Based in Fairbault, Minnesota, LGF is one of the largest vertical, indoor aeroponic farms in the United States, which provides year-round fresh salad greens, exclusive bagged salad kits, microgreens and herbs. Pastrana is a commercial leader with a successful record […]
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Side Delights Shares Immune-Boosting Benefits Of Potatoes
Side Delights is reminding shoppers that maintaining a strong immune system and living a healthy lifestyle has been trending since before the shelter-in-place began. A March 10 Seattle Times article, Can you Boost your Immunity with Food?, suggests consumers choose immune-supporting nutrients such as Vitamin C and a plant-based diet. Potatoes are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 […]
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SOUTHWEST: Central Market To Celebrate 25th Annual Hatch Chile Festival
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its signature Hatch Chile Festival, Central Market in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, has expanded the annual event to three weeks, Aug. 5-25, featuring more than 400 Hatch-related products in every area of the store and roasting more peppers than anyone outside of Hatch, New Mexico. With more people cooking at […]
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Double Up Food Bucks To Offer More Free Produce In Iowa
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowans facing food insecurity will have access free fruits and vegetables at more than 100 grocery stores statewide in July. This month, 106 Fareway stores, 13 Hy-Vee stores, additional food co-ops and farmers markets are joining the Double Up Food Bucks program. Double Up Food Bucks received $1 […]