2019 Food Safety Summit to Offer Four Days of Education Sessions to Address Emerging Issues

December 21, 2018 Food Safety Summit

The Food Safety Summit has announced a dynamic education program for its 21st annual conference and trade show taking place May 6-9 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Online Grocery Sales in the US to Grow 15% in 2019

December 21, 2018 Brick Meets Click

U.S. consumer spending online for groceries is forecasted to grow 15% versus the prior year, increasing the overall share captured by online in 2019 to 6.3%; however, providers that offer delivery and pickup are expected to grow their online sales between 25 percent and 30 percent, according to Brick Meets Click.

Urban Farming Startup Square Roots Lets you Scan Your Produce to See Where it Came From

Since 2016, Square Roots has been delivering fresh herbs to retail stores across New York City. The company also pioneered a training program that walks young entrepreneurs through every step of the indoor farming process, from planting seeds to selling crops.

FIU, Walmart Foundation to Help Farmers Respond to Changing Climate

With support from The Walmart Foundation, researchers in FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education and the College of Business will conduct a thorough assessment of Florida’s tomato and strawberry production systems. They will evaluate the entire supply chain — from farmer to processor, distributor, retailer and consumer — to identify what works, what doesn’t, and why.

100+ Million Dollar Project in Fort Valley means Fresh Tomatoes in Winter

December 21, 2018 Raymond Tubb, WMAZ

The first 25-acre greenhouse project just started harvesting. During the next few years, there are plans to expand to 75 acres of greenhouse operations.