Owatonna, Minn.-based Revol Greens invented a plant-based, organic fertilizer, Plant Fed, which is behind its new line of certified organic Spring Mix, Green & Red Duo and Romaine Crunch lettuce products.
Higher wages, water regulations, immigration policies and health care costs are some of the top concerns for California fruit growers, packers and shippers in 2021.
During the virtual Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Annie Miller noticed her young neighbors had food delivered daily amid the winter snowfall in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms has hired several executives from companies such as Google, Earthbound Farm, PepsiCo, Kraft, Campbell’s Soup Co. and Tata Consumer Products.
EarthDay.org, the global organizer of Earth Day on April 22, launched its regenerative agriculture program raise awareness of its positive impact on the environment, public health and food justice.
Regional, club varieties of apples have done well for Lyndonville, N.Y.-based United Apple Sales, with Washington state’s apple production down about 15% from the prior year.
Tampa, Fla.-based IFCO Systems will be the exclusive reusable plastic container provider for Walmart’s fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S.
James “Jamie” Fussell Jr. is the new director of labor relations at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, replacing Mike Carlton, who retired in November.
