Strawberries
The company said the closure is in response to increased costs of farming in California and growing demand for vertically farmed strawberries.
The collaboration seeks to develop neopestalotiopsis resistance in existing University of Florida cultivars.
The company first made the list in 2019 and has continued to make steady growth.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is blockchain compliant with the IBM Food Trust, allowing all points of the company’s berry supply chain to access data.
The company said it will quadruple its greenhouse-grown berry production for the 2024-25 season.
The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based grower said retailers can expect an ample amount of organic and conventionally grown strawberries, including from its Fresh From Florida label.