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The recent promotional campaign raised thousands to support community organizations, pushing G&R Farms fundraising total over $120,000 for the 2022 fiscal year.

More varieties of strawberries are slowly joining leafy greens in the indoor, vertically grown scene, becoming available at commercial scale.

Just about every segment of the produce packaging industry seems to be taking steps to fill orders on time, keep costs under control and offer products that are environmentally friendly.

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.