Food tech innovator Apeel has launched RipeFinder, an imaging tool that determines produce ripeness with a simple scan and has practical uses across the produce supply chain.
North American greenhouse grower is partnering with Verdant Technologies in retail pilot of tomatoes from Mexico that uses slow ripening post-harvest technology.
The U.S. Trade Representative has declined a 301 investigation request from Florida lawmakers and instead will form an advisory panel to explore ways to assist Southeastern producers.
Four organizations and two scientists are receiving over $600,000 to further climate research and technical support from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and The Organic Center.
