Kalera, one of the fastest-growing U.S. vertical farming companies in the world and a leader in plant science for producing high-quality produce in controlled environments, celebrated its first harvest in its Atlanta-area facility. Its largest farm to date — and the largest vertical farm in the Southeastern U.S. — the facility is 77,000 square-feet and […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
AppHarvest Names Bakhtiari As VP Of Investor Relations
Kaveh Bakhtiari has joined AgTech company AppHarvest in a newly created role as VP of investor relations, effective May 17. In this new position, Bakhtiari will focus on developing AppHarvest’s strategic positioning and building relationships with the global investment community. “Radical transparency is a core value at AppHarvest, and that’s why we’re so eager to upgrade […]
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J&J Snack Foods Corp. Appoints Fachner As CEO
Pennsauken, New Jersey-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. has appointed Dan Fachner as CEO, effective May 11. Fachner currently serves as president, a role he assumed in May 2020 after a notable tenure with the company. Gerald “Gerry” B. Shreiber will remain chairman of the board. “Through the discipline, leadership and vision of Gerry Shreiber, J&J […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen Expands Signature Line With Chili Lime Chicken Egg Rolls
Van’s Kitchen, an egg roll manufacturing brand, is preparing to launch the newest flavor addition to its signature line, Chili Lime Chicken Egg Roll. The product blends the familiarity of traditional Asian fusion with zesty ingredients. Available nationwide this summer, the new Chili Lime Chicken Egg Rolls will come in the brand’s four-packs and will […]
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Ocean Mist Farms Names New Sales Commodity Manager
Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., has hired John Georgalos as sales commodity manager. In this role, Georgalos will be responsible for managing iceberg lettuce, Ocean Mist Farms’ leaf program (red, green and romaine) and will handle select key accounts for the company. “We are glad to have […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Acquires Red River Valley Egg Farm
Cal-Maine Foods has reached a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining 50 percent membership interest in Red River Valley Egg Farm from Rose Acre Farms. The entity will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The purchase price is $48.5 million for the balance of the joint venture’s membership interests. Red River Valley Egg […]
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Tyson Foods Selling Pet Treats Business To General Mills For $1.2B
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is selling its pet treats business to General Mills for approximately $1.2 billion. The sale of the business is expected to be completed by the end of the company’s 2021 fiscal year, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. It includes the Nudges, True Chews and Top Chews brands, as well as a production […]
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Trolli Invades Candy Aisle With New Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix
Trolli, the candy brand known for its neon world of sour, sweet and fruity gummies, has released its latest innovation: Trolli Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix. The newest addition to Trolli’s decades-spanning portfolio consists of its first “buildable” gummies, with each bag containing seven alien-themed shapes inspired by alien heads, space rings and alien bodies, […]