Hazel Tech Provides Direct-to-Consumer Freshness for Tropical Fruit Box

August 11, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and fight food waste, announces partnership with Miami, FL-based online tropical and exotic fruit store, Tropical Fruit Box. The D2C box company makes fresh tropical and exotic fruits from around the world more accessible to consumers with freshness guaranteed delivery in the continental U.S.

Bee Sweet Citrus Welcomes New Company Sales Representative

August 11, 2021 Bee Sweet Citrus

Born and raised in Parlier, California, Sergio Rodriguez, MBA, is the newest member of the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team. With over 30 years of sales experience in the produce industry, the Bee Sweet Citrus team is excited to welcome a new citrus-savvy team member to the company.

Mastronardi & AppHarvest – AgTech CEA Venture to Feed America

August 11, 2021 Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and AppHarvest have announced a new endeavor that will further strengthen their relationship and cement their leadership as true visionaries in the AgTech sector.

EFI Receives Two-Year Grant From California Workforce Development Board

August 11, 2021 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announced a two-year grant from the California Workforce Development Board awarded in conjunction with Measure to Improve, LLC. Measure to Improve is a leading sustainability consultant in the fresh produce industry and will work with EFI to evaluate improved worker outcomes and reduced greenhouse gas emissions from implementing new waste reduction efforts.

Produce for Better Health Foundation Teams Up With Kroger Health, American Egg Board & Naturipe Farms For Back-to-School Promotion

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has teamed up with Kroger Health to bring together two nutrient-rich foods – berries and eggs – for better health and happiness this fall. In partnership with the American Egg Board’s Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) and Naturipe Farms, PBH continues its Powerful Produce Pairings program through omni-channel retail promotions this August.