Straight from the volcanic hills of Nicaragua, Frieda’s Specialty Produce’s non-irradiated Fire Dragons red dragon fruit is in season and ready to fire up Fourth of July displays. According to research, 38 percent of shoppers say they are more likely to shop at stores that carry red dragon fruit, and 62 percent of shoppers say these bright-fleshed […]
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AppHarvest Breaks Ground On New High-Tech Indoor Farms
AppHarvest, an AgTech company has started construction on two new high-tech indoor farms in Central Appalachia. Located in Somerset and Morehead, Kentucky, the farms will grow berries and leafy greens, respectively. The Somerset farm, at 30 acres, marks the company’s expansion into growing berry crops. The Morehead farm is the second AppHarvest farm in Rowan County to […]
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Food King Claims World’s Largest Watermelon Display
Lubbock, Texas residents were treated to a record-breaking display of watermelons on June 2. The Food King, located on 82nd Street, hosted a watermelon marketing event of epic proportions, breaking a world record for the largest watermelon display. Although unverified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the Food King display containing 12,825 watermelons and […]
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Mann Packing Co. Offers New Time-Saving Veggie Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has added three new products to its line – Mann Veggie Sides, Steakhouse Style and Better Pasta. Packaged in easy-to-prepare bags, Mann Veggie Sides go from microwave to table in three minutes. Sauce dollop technology seasons […]
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Pure Green Farms Gets To Work On Expansion Plans With New Investor
Pure Green Farms, a Midwest hydroponic greenhouse which had its official launch earlier this year, will be moving forward with its expansion plans after taking on a new investor, Paul J. Mastronardi. Mastronardi chose to invest in Pure Green Farms because of the technology of the greenhouse and its growing system that produces high quality […]
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Driscoll’s Kicks Off Summer With Return Of Rosé Berries
This summer, Driscoll’s, headquartered in Watsonville, California, will help berry lovers kick off the season with the anticipated return of Rosé Berries – blush-colored strawberries and raspberries – and its Sweetest Batch strawberries and raspberries, each selected for their extra-sweet flavor profiles. Both berry collections were developed to deliver a premium produce experience. Driscoll’s Rosé […]
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Blue Diamond Growers Earns Second Green Business Certification
Following a comprehensive certification process, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock, California, has become Green Business Certified by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business Network, Stanislaus County program. The achievement marks the second such honor for the 111-year-old almond cooperative this year, as the Blue Diamond Growers’ Salida facility was recognized as Green Business Certified […]
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Ocean Mist Farms CEO/President Pezzini To Step Down
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms CEO and President Joe Pezzini will step down from this role effective June 30. Pezzini has been a consistent face and voice of this nearly 100-year-old brand for 21 years, and his legacy will be evident as the company moves forward toward its centennial celebration. “There is never a good time […]