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Dole Food Co.’s nine-month empowered living initiative inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe honored at the 2023 World Food Innovation Awards.

Taylor Farms is reopening its first, original Salinas, Calif., facility, which closed in 2022 due to a devastating fire, in time for the start of the growing season.

During Earth Month, the San Antonio-based grocer is introducing additional measures designed to boost its year-round commitment to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business.

“Overall, the crops are moving along nicely, and due to the additional days of rain we experienced, we expect a larger size structure in the coming months,” says Christina Ward, senior director of global marketing.

Sao Paulo, Brazil-based agribusiness technology company Agrotools has announced it is expanding into the North American market.

USDA-reported truck shipments for 2022 show berries and lettuces were big movers in the California central coast district.

With harvest running about two weeks late, Oppy anticipates a California cherry start date around the second week of May, with peak volumes between May 20 to June 10.

In the wake of recent indoor ag bankruptcies, including vertical farmer Kalera and greenhouse grower Lakeside Produce, the CEA grower Little Leaf Farms says it’s on track for a “banner year” in 2023.

“Ag Vision for the Next Decade” is making the case that climate action goes hand-in-hand with growth opportunities in the Golden State.