Westfalia Fruit Group Appoints New USA President

August 6, 2021 Westfalia Fruit Group

Westfalia Fruit announced today that Raina Nelson has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end of August 2021. Nelson, a well-known trailblazer in the global produce industry, will succeed outgoing President, Art Bruno, who retires after six years at Westfalia Marketing USA. 

AppHarvest Secures $91M Financing Arrangement With Equilibrium Capital for Construction of Rapidly Growing Network of High-Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Facilities

August 6, 2021 AppHarvest

AppHarvest, Inc. announced it has secured a financing arrangement with Equilibrium Capital for $91 million. The arrangement will support AppHarvest’s Richmond, Ky. facility already under construction.

Gathered Foods, Makers of Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood Announce New Distribution Partner, Dot Foods

August 5, 2021 Good Catch

Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch® plant-based seafood, has announced an exciting new distribution partner, Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor. This partnership will enable Good Catch products to be available to a broader set of foodservice accounts and businesses in more locations, making the brand more accessible across the country.

A Pivotal Time for Marketing Maine lobster

There are marketing boards for almost every agricultural product in the U.S. The larger boards you might be familiar with thanks to memorable national campaigns — like the Dairy Board (Got Milk?), the Pork Board (The Other White Meat) and the Egg Board (The Incredible Egg).

Feltman’s of Coney Island Debuts All-Natural Uncured Bacon

The name behind America’s first hot dog expands its all-natural product line with the launch of Feltman’s Thick-Cut Uncured Bacon