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The company calls the decision a substantiation of its claims of ethical, lawful strawberry breeding.
Gourma partnered with lighting company Sollum Technologies for added flexibility in greenhouse production.
Company says small, sweet mangoes from Mexico are excellent for snacking customers.
The brand’s KiwiBrothers characters will have a prominent role in helping lift retails sales, along with new packaging and displays.
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement presented how its coalition of growers are being proactive about product safety through self-imposed practices.
Three collaborators say they are uniting specialties in germplasm, AI and growing capabilities for the new breeding program.
The longtime citrus and stone fruit buyer was known for his passion for the industry, mentorship and kindness.
The nonprofit has spearheaded and supported efforts to improve labor practices across the fresh produce industry, including $25 million in worker bonuses.
Rose Vejvoda joins the Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards and will work on regenerative agriculture initiatives.
CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming will break ground on The Soil Center later this spring, using biochar and other strategies to build sustainable amendments.