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The strawberry grower-shipper is increasing its presence in Central Mexico the same year that it kicks off its first strawberry season at its Baja, Calif. farm.
The integrated citrus company is purchasing Vero Beach, Fla.-based J&J Fresh Produce assets, which includes 1,000 acres of farmland and a 185,000-square-foot cold storage and packaging facility.
More than two years after the introduction of COVID-19 to America, consumers remain eager to eat foods that help their bodies avoid sickness from that virus and others.
Juan Carlos Cruz Castro had contested an initial determination that he was responsibly connected to The Great Produce LLC.
“We are now able to take the raw data from these wireless sensors that are used throughout cold chain operations and bring this data into our InteliView platform and dashboard,” said Rao Mandava of Inteligistics.
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public, according to a news release.
Local Bounti is aiming to expand national distribution footprint and reduce food miles with new construction in Texas.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer’s team of dietitians is offering free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages this January and February.
The medium-sized winter pear variety launches its first season in February and likely selling into April 2023.
Hy-Vee is offering several events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals, including 1,000 free vitamin D screenings.