Hippo Harvest, a controlled environment agriculture startup developing advanced greenhouse systems that produce sustainably grown produce, announced the close of its $21 million Series B funding round. The funding will be used to scale the company's greenhouse operations and to expand its product offerings into new categories of leafy greens.

The upcoming kiwifruit season has the potential to be a year of strong growth across all kiwifruit offerings this year, with Zespri expecting to ship around 193 million trays of kiwifruit to markets around the world.

While still early in the season, Zespri’s latest supply estimate reflects the positive growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months. This season’s crop will be a significant increase on the 133 million New Zealand trays shipped last season and alsoup on the 175 million trays shipped in 2021.

Marcos Mada, a longtime produce veteran, died peacefully at his home in Rio Rico, AZ, on Sunday, Jan. 14, with his loving wife at his side after battling heart disease and other complications for the last two years. 

With Valentine’s Day come and gone, ShopRite shared value price-points on premium floral arrangements along with tips on the best flowers to convey different emotions to all your loved ones.

Bako Sweet is celebrating National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Month with a range of initiatives aimed at promoting the health benefits of sweet potatoes and encouraging increased consumption.

The Retail Conference from IFPA, May 1-2, is in a fresh location this year: the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. The event tees off with a golf tournament on May 1, which sells out quickly. Registration for the conference and golf tournament is open.