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The company says the product is a replacement for nonsustainable, conventional multimaterial laminates.

“This research adds to the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health,” said the California Strawberry Commission.

Coleman was chosen for the award, recognizing Canada’s emerging business leaders who are changing the status quo, for her commitment to responsible sourcing and fair trade practices in the global banana industry.

The deal means that Realty Income will acquire and provide funding for properties housing Plenty’s indoor farms and will lease back to the indoor grower with long-term net leases.

Mexico asparagus programs for the months of January to March will take a substantial hit due to prolonged cold weather during the growing season, a Mexican grower group reports.

Zespri is ready for Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show in Orlando, Fla., where the company will feature new merchandising displays with updated graphics.

In the past few years, Ontario’s greenhouse growers have expanded and diversified their produce offerings with greenhouse-grown lettuce, berries, eggplant, melons and other fruit and vegetables.

The hybrid conference seeks to impart thought-provoking advancements and updates from the USDA’s 29 agencies, with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack leading the event.

Retailers including New Seasons Market, Niemann Foods and The Fresh Market are using Instacart tech — such as new Carrot Ads, FoodStorm, Caper Cart and Rosie features — online and in-store.