Intrexon Announces Advances in Non-Browning GreenVenus Romaine Lettuce

June 13, 2019 Intrexon Corporation

Intrexon Corporation announced it is advancing GreenVenus™ Romaine lettuce to commercial trials. Initial data under commercial indoor production conditions indicate that GreenVenus™ has improved shelf-life up to 2 weeks and a potential for higher marketable yield with no tip burn.

Shenandoah Growers Opens New Expanded Production Facility and NextGen BioFarm in Jefferson

June 13, 2019 Shenandoah Growers

Shenandoah Growers, Inc., an innovative indoor bioponic growing technology company, announced today the opening of a new expanded production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. The facility will pack, ship and grow fresh, certified organic herbs to meet local demand, expand Shenandoah Growers’ living organic product line and improve delivery logistics in the Southeast region.

Green Giant Fresh Debuts New Veggie Bowl Varieties at United Fresh Expo

June 13, 2019 Green Giant™ Fresh

Green Giant™ Fresh, a leading innovator in value-added fresh produce, is expanding its line of convenient, plant-based Veggie Bowls with two new regionally inspired flavors, Southwest Tortillaand Korean BBQ. The new varieties and existing line of Veggie Bowls will be showcased June 11-12 at United Fresh Convention & Expo in Chicago at booth #5015.

Brambles|CHEP Launches Zero Waste World in North America

June 13, 2019 CHEP

This program, being rolled out globally in the coming months, brings together leading retailers and manufacturers to create smarter and more sustainable supply chains. As businesses strive to please consumers by operating faster, easier and cheaper, they are also tasked with addressing climate change by minimizing the environmental impact of their operations. Through cross-sector collaboration, CHEP seeks to solve the dual challenge of growing consumer demand and global concern for the environment.

Avocados From Mexico Revolutionizes the Way Consumers Shop for Avocados With New Education Program

June 13, 2019 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) has developed a first-of-its-kind educational campaign to help importers, retailers and consumers overcome common barriers to purchase. The guidelines, which are outlined in the new Avocados From Mexico Education Playbook, offer importers and retailers new insights for positioning and strategy.