Pure Flavor extends the shelf life of Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers
Pure Flavor is redefining convenience in the snacking produce category with an exciting packaging innovation that extends the shelf life of its Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers. This breakthrough delivers longer-lasting freshness while maintaining the crisp texture, vibrant color and refreshing flavor consumers love.
Little Leaf Farms becomes the world's largest CEA leafy greens producer
Little Leaf Farms, the country's leading producer of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, has opened a new greenhouse at its McAdoo, PA, campus.
Setton Farms pistachios cater to diverse tastes
Visitors who stop by the Setton Farms booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show will likely hear positive messages on a handful of topics relating to the pistachio products on display.
Russo Farms launches fall lettuce program
Russo Farms has over a century of experience as a reliable grower, buyer and shipper of fresh produce. The company also manages its own fleet of trucks for delivery and maintains direct grower relationships throughout New Jersey to ensure quality and efficiency.
Windset Farms expansion announcement
Windset Farms is taking another step in shaping the future of sustainable greenhouse farming with a new phase of expansion at its Delta, British Columbia facility. This investment follows the success of Windset's most recent expansion, powered by sustainable and renewable hydroelectricity. This next phase of development will build on that foundation by incorporating even more advanced climate systems, next-generation LED lighting, and renewable energy solutions, taking production and product quality to an even higher level.
Albertsons Cos. Inc. announces $750M accelerated share repurchase agreement
Albertsons Cos. Inc. announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to repurchase $750 million of shares of the company’s common stock and increased its board authorized share repurchase program from $2 billion to $2.75 billion, inclusive of the ASR agreement.
Ayco Farms Inc. significantly expands Costa Rica pineapple
Ayco Farms Inc. announced a significant expansion of its agricultural footprint in Costa Rica to support multifold growth in its pineapple program. The initiative reflects Ayco’s long-term strategy to strengthen global supply, increase operational scale and reinforce its commitment to sustainable farming.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Drizzles and delays in the west
We’re officially in the home stretch of the Salinas season, with most shippers expecting to transition to the desert the week of November 17 fully. That still gives us a few more weeks in the Valley, but conditions in the field are deteriorating quickly. This week’s inch-and-a-half of rain, combined with lingering heat and humidity, has only added to the already high pressure from disease and pests.