Apeel Adds $250M to Accelerate Innovation and Sustainability in Fresh Food Supply Chains

August 20, 2021 Apeel

Apeel, a food system innovation company recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, today announced $250M in Series E funding led by returning investor Temasek. The company’s total funding now exceeds $635 million, with a valuation over $2 billion dollars.

Green Life Farms to Acquire Finn Farms

August 20, 2021 Green Life Farms

Green Life Farms has reached an agreement to purchase Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast. The transaction w

Ocean Mist Farms Invests in Social Media Influencers for 2021-2022

August 20, 2021 Ocean Mist Farms

cean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., is once again investing in partnerships with national influencers for the 2021-2022 crop year. Ocean Mist Farms will partner with The Real Food Dietitians, What Great Grandma Ate and Food With Feeling to create entertaining and educational content and expand the brand’s reach to new audiences.

USApple Kicks Off 126th Annual Outlook Conference in Chicago; Ag Secretary Vilsack Addresses Growers

August 20, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association today kicked off its 126th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. The in-person, two-day meeting will showcase growers, apple business leaders, and a full range of high-profile speakers and topics. USApple is one of the first agriculture associations to resume in-person conferences since COVID-19 began.

USApple Launches New In-Depth Apple Outlook Report; 2021-22 Production Will Exceed 11 Billion Pounds

August 20, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

While the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the apple industry up and down the supply chain, it has also presented unique opportunities, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association today at the organization’s 126th annual Outlook Conference. Considering these opportunities, and despite a challenging 18 months, apple production is expected to exceed 11 billion pounds this crop year.