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Indoor vertical grower AeroFarms is transferring its Newark, N.J., commercial operations to its commercial farm in Danville, Va., so that the New Jersey location can handle R&D operations.

The greenhouse industry veteran will lead technical operations for the Canadian fruit and vegetable grower.

The northeastern grocery chain keeps making changes that benefit the planet, from biodegradable potato bags and kinder cleaners to electric vehicle charging stations, solar power and compressed natural gas trucks.

A soil health company and blockchain data company are offering an agricultural data measurement, collection and reporting tool for brands and farmers to build transparent regenerative and organic supply chains.

Sun World and Divine Flavor have confirmed a strategic collaboration agreement that they say could alter table grape imports to North American markets.

NatureSweet has alleged its Cherubs brand has been copied, creating consumer confusion in the small tomato category.

The Packer’s parent company, Farm Journal, has named Prescott Shibles as CEO. He takes over from Andy Weber who retires after 23 years as CEO and becomes vice chairman of Farm Journal’s board of directors.

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