Blue Apron Achieves SQF Food Safety Certification Nationwide Across Fulfillment Center Network

January 9, 2019 Blue Apron Holdings

Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. announced that the company has achieved certification under the prestigious Safe Quality Food (SQF) Food Safety Code for Manufacturing nationwide across its entire fulfillment center network in Linden, New Jersey; Richmond, California; and Arlington, Texas.

Woody Norris Joins OSMG as Executive Vice President of Business Development

January 9, 2019 OSMG

The OSMG leadership team is proud to announce that Woody Norris is joining our team as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Woody is well known in the industry as a highly driven and dynamic leader with extensive experience and an outstanding track record. He will be leading new business development, strategy and implementation for our national solution.

The Plant Based Foods Association Names Plant Based World Conference & Expo As Its Official Trade Show

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the first and only trade association representing the plant-based foods industry, has designated Plant Based World Conference & Expo (PBW) as its official trade show. This inaugural trade show and conference will be the home for the growing community of everything plant-based and will take place June 7-8, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Proposed High-Tech Greenhouse Relocating to Rowan County, KY Farm

January 9, 2019 Associated Press

AppHarvest founder and CEO Jonathan Webb told the Lexington Herald-Leader this week that the greenhouse proposed in Rowan County would be 60 acres and employ 285 workers, more than double what had been planned in Pikeville. He says the company is in the process of acquiring a 350-acre parcel for the project.

SmartWash Solutions’ Internship Program Educates the Next Generation of Food Safety Experts

January 9, 2019 SmartWash Solutions

Each year, food safety leader SmartWash Solutions™ engages and educates college students on food safety science through its annual internship program. Known for its advanced, full-service produce wash system that utilizes cutting edge science, engineering and technology, SmartWash shares its knowledge with the next generation of food safety experts through these internships.