Little Leaf Farms’ Rapid Growth and Expansion Plans Aided by Additional Financing From Bank of America

December 5, 2019 Little Leaf Farms

As Little Leaf Farms rapidly expands from its Massachusetts base, doubling in size in 2020, and then into New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, Bank of America has stepped in with over $18 million of financing today, to be followed by another $20 million to help finance the company’s growth.

Make Way for Food Meets Fashion, Mood from your Food and 100% in on Zero-Proof Cocktails in the New Year

December 5, 2019 Frieda’s Specialty Produce

Frieda’s Specialty Produce, known for spotting trends like veggies for dessert and unicorn food, has released its predictions for 2020 to help retailers make room for what’s hot.

Japan’s Upper House Approves Historic U.S.- Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade

December 5, 2019 National Potato Council

Today, the National Potato Council cheered the passage of the U.S.-Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade by Japan’s Upper House. Pending official announcements by both countries’ trade ministries, the pact will be enacted on January 1, 2020.

Produce Marketing Veteran Joins Starr Ranch Growers

December 5, 2019 Starr Ranch Growers

Krista Beckstead, a produce industry marketing veteran, joined Starr Ranch Growers as a marketing and brand specialist.

Pear Bureau Northwest Amplifies World Pear Day With New Media Content

December 5, 2019 Pear Bureau Northwest

Consumers will also be encouraged to use a series of World Pear Day gifs that have been officially launched on the USA Pears GIPHY brand channel. These animated clips are searchable and shareable on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and even text messages by simply searching for “pears” or “worldpearday”.