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This decision, which removes the restrictions previously placed on commercial fresh fruit consignments, marks a significant milestone for the vertically-integrated North American fresh tomato and pepper industry. ...
No added protection or coating on the fresh produce to extend the freshness. Only micro holes in a packaging. ...
“As people are moving from the farms to the cities, cities need more fresh produce. We provide them local produce and many jobs on the sides. ...
Footprint is a materials science company that designs and develops plant-based fiber solutions for a range of applications, including frozen and shelf stable foods, fresh meats and produce, foodservice packaging, cups and lids, and non-food applications, among others. ...
MAP Technology PerfoTec is known for it’s innovative technology by applying MAP technology. Fresh produce is packed in various packaging to transport fruit, vegetables and flowers from grower to consumer. ...
Sustainable food producer OneFarm has announced its plans to deliver a 6,400m2 vertical farm in Newmarket, Suffolk, capable of growing up to 415 tonnes of food per annum to feed local people. ...
Potager Farm will operate and run the farm in Berlin, supplying fresh produce to Greenman’s retail centres. IGS will install two nine-metre-high growth towers in the retail park, which is owned by Greenman Group’s largest fund, Greenman OPEN, with the farm expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2023. ...
Macfrut is a vertical exhibition that represents the entire supply chain, with 11 sectors involved: Seeds, Plant Breeding & Nursery, Crop Technologies, Production, Trading & Retail, Processing Machinery, Packaging Materials, Fresh Cut, Dried Fruit, Logistics and Services. The B2B meetings, specialised conferences, dynamic areas and many other events offer visitors not only business ...
Netafim has been active for several decades in the greenhouse market and is now expanding its offering in the production and supply of top-tier greenhouse projects and services to meet increasing global demand for sustainable, secure and locally-grown fresh produce. The acquisition is synergistic, combining Netafim's global presence and expertise and Gakon's ...
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As the union for our country's essential food workers, UFCW is calling on the USDA to do its job to protect those who are bravely serving on the frontlines of this pandemic,” said Marc Perrone, United Food and Commercial Workers International President. “The fresh produce industry is committed to prioritizing the safety of our workers. ...
The microgrid will initially have 35MW of capacity to provide locally generated, resilient and sustainable power to the Agricultural Industrial Park, which houses processing facilities for some of the country's largest fresh vegetable and wine producers. It will also meet the clean energy requirements of the City of Gonzales's Climate Action Plan. ...
Food Supply Protection Act is supported by over 40 food and agricultural organizations, including Feeding America, the James Beard Foundation, Chef José Andrés, National Farmers Union, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, the National Milk Producers Association, United Fresh, United Farm Workers Foundation, and more. ...
Perth-based Salt Lake Potash Ltd. is developing the Lake Way potash mining project to produce 245,000 tons per year of SOP (K2SO4) from dry salt lake deposits in the Northern Goldfields region of Western Australia. ...
Minnesota-based bushel boy farms expands its commitment to meeting midwest demand for local, high-quality fresh produce as it breaks ground on a new 20 hectare / 50-acre facility in mason city, iowa on september 11. ...
A NEW NATIONAL research initiative designed to educate and encourage children to eat more vegetables aims to increase their daily intake of fresh produce by more than half a serving per day. Supported by Hort Innovation through $4 million in R&D funding, the 5-year VegKit project will deliver a free toolkit for educators, health professionals and research ...
Sprouts advanced its sustainable seafood policy, leading to approximately 100% of Sprouts' fresh and frozen seafood being sourced from vendors that are either certified sustainable, participating in a Fishery or Aquaculture Improvement Program, or are well-managed fisheries. ...
This equated to around 746,344 tonnes of fresh produce and accounts for 11% of total production volume,” he said. “It tells us that of the $13.2 Billion of total value produced across all Australian horticulture industries, Asia was the primary export destination of fresh Australian produce, ...
Even for locally-sourced produce with reduced food miles, it is important for suppliers to ensure the maximum quality and freshness for their produce. This is because without careful storage for transportation, the vitamin content of fresh foods can deteriorate3 as well as the appearance of the produce, making it ...
However, the post-harvest, cold chain, and processing infrastructure are minimal to non-existent, putting downward price pressure on Egyptian aquaculture products that have to sold in the spot market that operates entirely as fresh produce with no opportunities for freezing and processing, which typically allows the excess product to maintain value. ...
Growing indoors or in a more confined space provide urban ‘food deserts’ with local, fresh and sustainable produce options and a knowledge base for future urban farming efforts. ...