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People
Meghan McKnight joins Bay Baby Produce
The agricultural newcomer is the company’s new operationally focused human resources manager.
April 16, 2025 02:47 PM
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Industry
HLB quarantine expands in California
The new area expands an existing boundary into Pala and Pauma Valley.
April 16, 2025 11:25 AM
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Industry
GreenLight Bio closes Series C with $25M from Just Climate
The agtech company says the investment will help expand its U.S. and global efforts to build “a safer, more equitable food system using nature.”
April 16, 2025 10:15 AM
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Retail
Sam’s Club unveils growth strategy
Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national e-commerce presence, Sam’s Club says it plans to double membership — and more than double sales and profit — over the next eight to 10 years.
April 16, 2025 09:40 AM
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Produce Crops
New insect management brands from Syngenta
Pending EPA approval, new brands will control cotton, vegetable and tree nut pests.
April 16, 2025 09:40 AM
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People
Kroger appoints key retail leaders
Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less.
April 16, 2025 09:22 AM
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Fruit
CMI Orchards offers business update
The grower-packer-shipper said it has expanded its growing regions in the Pacific Northwest and its cherry and apple packing capabilities following the closure of Sage Fruit Co.
April 15, 2025 04:14 PM
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Products
AeroFarms first to introduce Micro Bok Choy to consumers in U.S. retail
A juicy and slightly sweet addition to AeroFarms’ FlavorSpectrum, Micro Bok Choy is now available nationwide at retailers including Whole Foods, Giant Food and H Mart.
April 15, 2025 03:11 PM
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Produce Crops
EV Produce International expands import, shipping operations
The McAllen, Texas-based operation added jalapeño, serrano and habanero chiles and tomatillos to its offerings of limes and chayote.
April 15, 2025 01:45 PM
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Retail
Vidalia onion season officially begins
Bland Farms says it has launched a “Savor Summer’s Sweetest Moments” campaign to promote Vidalia onions.
April 15, 2025 12:53 PM
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