Devens, Massachusetts-based Little Leaf Farms has raised $300 million in new capital, with equity financing led by The Rise Fund and debt funding from Bank of America. The capital will support the growth and expansion of farms and distribution, making Little Leaf Farms’ local lettuces accessible to more than half of the country’s population by 2026. Immediate expansion and […]
Category: Produce News
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Entrepreneurs Launch Nabaco’s NatuWrap To Extend Produce Freshness
Gary Beall and Rusty Phillips have teamed up with experts in the produce industry to accelerate the growth of San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco Inc. Nabaco manufactures a revolutionary safe and edible coating, called NatuWrap, that extends the shelf life of produce. The patented, sustainable NatuWrap coating keeps moisture in, while keeping oxygen and unwanted microorganisms out. The odorless, […]
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Mr Greens Partners With Pepper To Launch Mobile Ordering Platform
Mr Greens has launched mobile and web ordering for customers powered by Pepper, an e-commerce platform for food distributors, to provide a faster, reliable and modern ordering experience. Mr Greens’ clients include restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores and retail outlets across the U.S. The company is expanding with five distribution centers in Miami, Plant […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Launches Mini Honeyglow Pineapple
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has launched its Mini Honeyglow pineapple in North America. The new product has the same quality and flavor as the original Honeyglow pineapple but is now available in a miniature size for consumers. “The Mini Honeyglow is the perfect addition to Fresh Del Monte’s pineapple offerings,” said Pablo Rivero, VP […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
US Foods Partners With Kalera To Expand Produce Portfolio
Rosemont, Illinois-based US Foods Holding Corp. has announced an agreement with Kalera, a hydroponic indoor vertical farming company. This is US Foods’ largest vertical farming relationship to date. The agreement underscores US Foods’ commitment to bringing foodservice operators a broad assortment of high-quality produce, year-round. It will also expand the portfolio of local farms that US Foods is sourcing […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Partners With Flashfood For Five-Store Pilot
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, has begun a pilot partnership with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that provides customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. The five-store pilot will bring the app to Los Angeles County shoppers in Palmdale and Lancaster for the first time, expanding Flashfood’s presence […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Green Giant Survey Reveals Broccoli As America’s Favorite Vegetable
Green Giant announced new consumer survey results that found broccoli remains America’s favorite vegetable for 2022. The Green Giant brand polled more than 5,000 Americans for its annual “Favorite Veggie” open-ended survey to determine consumers’ favorite vegetables timed to National Eat Your Vegetables Day, held June 17. Key survey findings include: Broccoli Takes the Crown Again: Broccoli is the […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Fresh Del Monte, Jewel-Osco Break World Record For Fruit Display
In celebration of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, Fresh Del Monte, in collaboration with Jewel-Osco, broke a world record June 8 for the World’s Largest Fruit Display. Sanctioned as an official Guinness World Record, the display was constructed from more than 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont, Illinois, located […]