Leaders from Walmart and One Madison Group will join Plenty’s board of directors. Funds will aid Plenty’s growth, which includes using its technology platform to sell multicrop farms directly to business partners.
The move brings FWP’s fair trade advocacy work in-house and will strengthen work to stymie exploitation in global supply chains and combat false claims made by certifications and brands, according to a news release.
The Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule, filed unofficially by the USDA on Jan. 18, represents the biggest update in the program’s history and bolsters organic integrity according to industry leaders.
The 4,200,000 square feet of facilities in the Salinas Valley are an average 42 years old and are in desperate need of updates, according to the CEO of Growers Ice, a post-harvest real estate company.
The organic enforcement final rule is expected to publish Jan. 18, the USDA has confirmed with The Packer, which separately met with Jonathan Veley of the USDA to discuss organic produce.
Supply chain technology company iTradeNetwork is launching a local sourcing strategy by adding small and mid-sized producers to its supply chain platform in partnership with Big Wheelbarrow.
NASA’s Plant Habitat scientists are growing space gardens with fresh vegetable favorites to supplement astronaut diets and help them endure long-duration space travel to the moon, Mars and beyond.
Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA Paul Rice will share produce industry insights on connecting with the conscious consumer at the upcoming Global Organic Produce Expo conference.
Less than 1% of food tested for pesticide residue in 2021 showed results exceeding EPA tolerance levels, according to an annual Pesticide Data Program report.
