Month: April 2013

FoodLink®, the commerce and traceability platform that connects fresh food retailers and wholesalers to a network of over 2,000 growers, packers and shippers, has introduced FoodLink Transit, a cloud-based inventory tracking system that provides real-time visibility into the inbound status of freshly harvested produce. …

Stemilt Growers launched The Stem, a new blog where visitors can find fresh recipes, tips, information, and farming knowledge about Stemilt fruits, including apples, pears, cherries, and summer fruits. The name of the new blog is a play on the company’s name and heritage as well as one of the defining characteristics of all of its fruits. Visit The Stem at http://www.stemilt.com/blog/. …

BIOTECanada has announced that Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) has been named the winner of this year’s Gold Leaf Award in the category of Early Stage Agriculture. The Gold Leaf Awards are presented by Canada’s national biotechnology industry organization, BIOTECanada, to companies and individuals “that have made significant contributions to the development of Canada’s biotech industry.” …

Watermelon that Wows!, a new mobile app developed by C.H. Robinson’s Pink Ribbon Watermelon program, brings to life the many creative uses and health benefits of watermelon. …

The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation announced today that chapters of the National FFA Organization may obtain up to 5,000 free Porcelain Doll pumpkin seeds to grow and sell pumpkins to raise funds for breast cancer research. …