Month: February 2014

BrightFarms, which builds greenhouses in urban areas, announced that it has raised $4.9 million in Series B funding from NGEN Partners, Emil Capital Partners, BrightFarms founder Ted Caplow, and others. …

Last week Slate Magazine published an in-depth article which presented science based information on why parents can feed their kids conventional produce with confidence.  The article concluded that:   “What all this means for parents is that we should stop worrying so much about whether the apples we buy are organic or conventional—we should just start giving our kids more apples.” This conclusion is strongly supported by health experts, scientists, environmental groups and the First Lady. …

In spite of rapidly-dropping temperatures and cold, drizzling rain, spirits were high at Monterey Mushrooms last week as the Madisonville facility announced an upcoming expansion project which would add 40,000 square feet and 50,000 square feet respectively to the plant. …

Keeping pace with increasing consumer demand for fresh snacking options, Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is optimizing their delicious Ready Snax® line with a new flavor variety and improved packaging presentation and efficiency, aimed to further deliver on key consumer needs: freshness, healthfulness, convenience, portability and great taste. …

Despite damaging frosts across California orchards/groves, Heritage Reserve™ Navel Oranges grown by LoBue Citrus will return in mid-February for a limited time at select retailers in the United States. …