Year: 2012

FarmedHere has recently moved its indoor aquaponic and aeroponic operations to a new 90,000 square foot post-industrial building in Bedford Park, IL. Leafy microgreens, salad greens and herbs grown in this new facility have been produced through approved methods in accordance with the strict standards of the USDA's National Organic Program. FarmedHere doesn't use synthetic chemicals, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, antibiotics or hormones in their production process. USDA also prohibits the use of irradiation, sewage sludge and genetically engineered organisms when products are labeled and sold as organic. …

Deardorff Family Farms has implemented RedLine Solutions’ RedLine Cooler product to manage inventory, improve operations, and increase customer satisfaction. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. …

Frieda’s annual Promotional Planning Calendar has received an exciting redesign with a new poster format. Included is a chart of best sellers by specialty produce category showing the availability of each item month by month. The colorful piece provides in depth month-by-month ideas for promotions based on holidays, observances and related events. …

Earlier this month, produce sellers, buyers, chefs and students gathered to sell and celebrate the incredible harvest that passionate produce professionals make readily available to North American consumers.   James Prevor, co-founder of the New York Produce Show and Conference, strives to make this show part of an over-arching industry effort to increase produce consumption in the United States. …