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Fall Creek expands executive team

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has announced the promotions of two long-tenured employees to its executive leadership team, a move it says will strengthen breeding, variety development and quality assurance functions.
May 10 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican blueberry industry potential to be deliberated at the 22nd International Blueberry Seminar

The XXII International Blueberry Seminar that will take place at Expo Guadalajara will analysis the potential for Mexico's growers to enhance their supply to the U.S. market.
May 10 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte rebrands shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS)

Fresh Del Monte Produce has formally spun off and rebranded its third party shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS), as it seeks to optimize cargo space and routes used by its 13 owned cargo vessels.
May 10 , 2022

Pinduoduo’s Smart Agriculture Competition acts as bridge connecting academia, technology sector and growers

The contest is designed to challenge participating teams to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in creating cost-effective and easy-to-use technology that can boost profit and productivity while lessening the environmental footprint of agriculture.
May 09 , 2022

Hortifrut announces India JV, Ireland hub

As part of its continued overseas expansion, Hortifrut has announced the creation of a new distribution point in Ireland as well as a partnership in India to expand its growing power.
May 09 , 2022

Camposol grows sales but sees earnings weaken in 2021

Increases in blueberry volumes and yields helped push its total sales for the year.
May 09 , 2022

Cities should aim to grow 30% of produce locally - report 

The goal is part of a report published by the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change in order to decrease dependence on outside sources for urban populations.
May 09 , 2022

A 7 step guide to conducting a carbon footprint analysis for your indoor farm

Those in the indoor farming industry know that energy is an area that needs improvement in order for the industry to be truly “sustainable”.
May 06 , 2022

Agritechnica Asia and Horti Asia set to receive agri-community 

The third edition of the in-person trade fair will attract 300 international brands from 26 countries and include a smart farming pavilion with live drone demos
May 06 , 2022

Kroger extends Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program

Finalist suppliers in the program will be given the opportunity to show off their products and interact with category managers, leaders and entrepreneurs at various stages throughout the selection process.
May 06 , 2022