Month: August 2020

FreshDirect Extends “Operation 5-Borough Food Drive” with City of New York and All Five New York City Borough Presidents to Continue the Fight Against Food Insecurity

August 13, 2020 FreshDirect

FreshDirect, in partnership with the City of New York and the five New York City Borough Presidents, today announced that “Operation 5-Borough Food Drive,” a citywide food initiative to help New York families in need and combat food insecurity in New York City, will continue through September 2020. This initiative has already distributed 4.3 million pounds of food to NYC neighbors in need, while creating nearly 40 full-time jobs. …

Hazel Tech Announces Launch of Hazel CA Technology for Apples

August 13, 2020 Hazel Technologies Inc.

Hazel Technologies Inc. announces the launch of Hazel® CA, a new technology designed for growers and packers of apples to protect quality in cold storage following harvest. The technology will be available to apple packers this coming season, following positive initial results last season. …

MST Donation Enhances Expedited Testing Program for Farm Workers

August 13, 2020 Grower-Shipper Association of Central California

The Grower Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) recently partnered with CVSC to provide expedited test results for farm workers allowing healthy employees to return to their families and jobs more quickly. …

Lack of Plant Breeding Programs Could Further Impact Food Security

August 13, 2020 Jordan Strickler, Forbes

A new study published in Crop Science by Washington State University (WSU) has discovered that declines in crop breeding programs due to COVID-19 have put a damper on funding and personnel. …

Apple Breeding Program Takes Root Across the Country

August 13, 2020 USDA

Move over Johnny Appleseed! Orchards of healthier trees are taking root – and not only do these trees stay healthier when exposed to disease, but they also create the right sized tree for modern apple production across the United States. …