Naples, Florida-based Green Life Farms has completed its purchase of Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast. Green Life Farms Inc. purchased 100 percent of the assets of Local Greens Company Oy, which is the parent company of the U.S.-based subsidiary Local Greens U.S.A., dba Finn Farms. Green Life Farms currently operates a […]
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Mission Produce Opens Distribution Center In Laredo, Texas
Mission Produce Inc., a company that sources, produces and distributes fresh Hass avocados, held the grand opening of its new $50 million mega distribution center in Laredo, Texas. On Sept. 29, in coordination with the offices of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, Mission held a ribbon cutting ceremony to […]
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Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes Back In Season In Time For Thanksgiving
Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce provides stand-alone shippers that help consumers realize they can easily add color and flair to their holiday meal. Research shows that rich-hued purple vegetables are in demand, and pie is hotter than ever. A […]
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Taylor Farms Unveils Investment With Pure Green Farms
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms is entering the greenhouse growing market with an investment in Pure Green Farms. This expansion into greenhouse grown fresh offerings will complement Taylor Farms’ existing 122,200-crop-acre, field-grown program and 16 salad producing facilities across North America. “We’re excited to venture into the industry of indoor growing with this investment,” said Bruce Taylor, […]
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Calavo Promotes Araiza To EVP Calavo Fresh Foods
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global company in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has promoted Ron Araiza to EVP of Calavo Fresh Foods. In his new role, Araiza will be responsible for leading the Renaissance Food Group (RFG) and Calavo Foods business segments. Araiza will focus his leadership sights on aligning […]
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Pinkston, Swanson Honored With 2021 SEPC Lifetime Membership Award
The Southeast Produce Council, headquartered in Millen, Georgia, is honoring Steven Pinkston and Frank Swanson with one of its highest honors, the SEPC Lifetime Membership Award. Pinkston is a produce professional with more than 40 years in the industry. He retired June 15. Prior to retirement, Pinkston held the position of director of business development […]
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SEPC Names 2021 Next Generation Award Nominees
Millen, Georgia-based Southeast Produce Council has recognized several individuals who have been nominated for this year’s Next Generation Award. This award honors an SEPC member 39 years or younger who has been employed in the produce industry for at least four years and has made a significant contribution to the industry. To qualify for the […]
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Kalera Acquires &ever GmbH To Form Global Leader In Vertical Farming
Kalera AS, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares in &ever GmbH, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming. The agreement is for a total consideration reflecting an enterprise value for &ever GmbH of 130 million […]