MOST Seals Latin America Deal As Expansion Continues Across Continent

May 21, 2018 MOST

MOST, the Sweden-based creator of one of the world’s most innovative real-time data and temperature tracker for perishables, has announced new distribution agreements in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, continuing the company’s dynamic expansion across Latin America.

Leafy Greens Growers Updating Protocols For Food Safety

Leafy greens growers from California and Arizona are meeting in Yuma May 24 to update food safety protocols established by the Food Safety Modernization Act, passed in January.

New Ownership Announced For Hali‘Imaile Pineapple Co.

May 21, 2018 The Maui News

The LeVecke family has purchased Hali’imaile Pineapple Co., grower of Maui Gold pineapple, according to an announcement.

Artificial Intelligence Startup Motorleaf Closes A $2.85 Million Seed Round

May 21, 2018 TechStartups

Founded in 2015 by Alastair Monk and Ramen Dutta, the Montreal, Canada-based startup focuses on bringing actionable, data-driven insights to greenhouse and indoor operators.

BCSFA: Forcing A Move To Closed Containment Would Only Increase Pressure On Wild Pacific Salmon, And Deliver Crushing Blow To Rural Coastal Communities

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)’s recommendation B.C.’s salmon farmers be forced to move to closed-containment farming immediately, would only result in more pressure being put on wild Pacific salmon stocks while effectively shutting down an industry that supports more than 6,600 jobs in rural coastal communities.