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Bowery BIG Innovation award
Packer Tech
AeroFarms wins BIG Innovation Award
Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms won a BIG Innovation Award in the technology category, presented by Business Intelligence Group.
January 14, 2021 03:06 PM
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Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
Industry
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention set for February online
The 2021 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be online Feb. 8 to 11.
January 13, 2021 05:32 PM
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Empire State Expo
Industry
New York apple promotions barrel forward in digital, retail
NEW YORK — There has been no pause in promoting New York apples since the COVID-19 pandemic stalled normal life in the state and its eponymous city’s usual frenetic business activity.
January 13, 2021 05:17 PM
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David Lee AppHarvest
People
Impossible Foods’ David Lee joins AppHarvest as president
Call him a disruptor in the food industry.
January 07, 2021 03:49 PM
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united fresh washington DC
Industry
Produce industry can meet freshmen members of 117th Congress
United Fresh Produce Association is launching its 117th Congress Meet and Greet series for members to virtually meet new legislators and discuss issues.
January 04, 2021 05:18 PM
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Strawberries damaged by chilli thrips.
Shipping
Sustainable options help Florida growers fight pests
One way toward a more sustainable fruit farm is by using less of an undesirable substance until a better solution proves itself.
December 31, 2020 10:39 AM
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wp rawls wreaths for veterans
Social Responsibility
WP Rawl honors veterans during holiday season
Pelion, S.C.-based leafy greens grower-shipper WP Rawl honored fallen military heroes by participating in Wreaths Across America Day in December.
December 23, 2020 02:00 PM
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nate flandro new hire at Western Growers
People
Western Growers expands insurance team with Nate Flandro
Western Growers Insurance Services, Irvine, Calif., has hired Nate Flandro as its new sales executive for commercial insurance.
December 21, 2020 02:54 PM
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united fresh refresh series
Food Safety
United Fresh invites industry to food safety seminars in 2021
Food safety will be a top concern in 2021, so the United Fresh Produce Association has a roster of food safety programs available in virtual seminars coming up in the new year.
December 21, 2020 12:52 PM
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united apple sales import cherries
Produce Crops
United Apple Sales expands reach for winter’s imported cherries
The supply base for the winter imported cherry program has broadened for Lyndonville, N.Y.-based United Apple Sales.
December 18, 2020 03:23 PM
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