Matt Marchand joins the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
2025-01-08
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers named Matt Marchand as the new public affairs and policy analyst. With an extensive background in business, government and community engagement, Marchand brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation to the OGVG.
Registration now open for 2025 National Floriculture Forum
2025-01-07
Floriculture stakeholders from academic institutions, governmental agencies and the floriculture/greenhouse industry are cordially invited to attend the 2025 National Floriculture Forum taking place on Feb.
Major citrus producer winding down operations
2025-01-07
Alico Inc. announced a strategic transformation to become a diversified land company with each of its properties now expected to create profitable agricultural revenue opportunities that are not citrus-related until the highest and best use for these acres can be realized.
Equitable Food Initiative celebrates another year of impact
2025-01-07
Equitable Food Initiative celebrated a groundbreaking year marked by transformative advancements in ethical labor practices, collaboration and workforce development across the produce supply chain.
Albertsons hosts competition for emerging and innovative products
2025-01-07
Albertsons launched its third annual Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition in search of emerging and innovative brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent food brands between $3 million and $10 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete live at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, on March 4.
Brighter Bites launches new partnership
2025-01-07
Brighter Bites has partnered with Act Bar, a pioneering brand in the better-for-you protein bar market, dedicated to redefining snacking through sustainability and social responsibility.
Side Delights Amazables! earn Joe Nucci Award for product innovation
2025-01-07
Fresh Solutions Network LLC Side Delights Amazables! recently won the Joe Nucci Award for product innovation.
FSN’s winning product, Side Delights Amazables!, are gluten-free microwavable potatoes available with two sauces created to complement the taste of a Russet potato and leverage top foodservice flavors.
Best in the west safeguarding the Idaho potato brand
2025-01-07
Patrick Mills jumped into action last January as retail promotion director-West/Canada for the Idaho Potato Commission, eager to share his 37 years of retail produce experience with stores throughout the region. A year later, the industry veteran said he loves being able to focus in on one of the most rewarding parts of his job: building relationships.
New ownership for DecoNova following bankruptcy
2025-01-07
The trustee in bankruptcy of DecoNova Young Plants B.V. at Roelofarendsveen and Nieuwveen has concluded an agreement with Straathof Plants B.V. An urgent takeover was necessary to preserve the quality of the plant material, and to secure the future delivery of orders to customers.
Quality, size count in 2024 Idaho potato harvest
2025-01-07
Bigger is better for Idaho potato supplies this year, with plenty of anticipated availability for larger-sized spuds from the 2024 growing season.
“The harvest conditions in 2024 were probably the best I’ve ever seen,” said Travis Blacker, vice president of industry relations and research for Idaho Potato Commission. “The weather was just fantastic — warm and sunny. Even with a frost that hit all around the state on Father’s Day weekend, the growing season was also very good.”
