Empire appoints Matt Reindel as Chief Financial Officer and Michael Vels as Chief Development Officer

October 28, 2021 Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited announced the appointment of Matt Reindel to the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately. This appointment is the result of a rigorous succession planning process as the Company continues to develop the next generation of talent for key leadership roles.

Lineage Logistics Unveils Fully Automated Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia

October 28, 2021 Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced the opening of its newest fully automated facility strategically located near the Port of Virginia’s world-renowned Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth which offers an integrated network of highways, air, rail, and sea services.

Giant Food Partners with Flashfood on Pilot Program to Save Customers Money on Groceries and Reduce Food Waste

October 28, 2021 Flashfood

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, today announced a collaboration with Flashfood, a digital marketplace providing customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. Initially available at three select Giant stores in Maryland and Virginia, this pilot program continues the expansion of Flashfood’s partnership with Giant’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA and its regional store brands. 

As the Industry Transitions from The Great Collaboration to The Great Acceleration: Announcing the 2021 Perishable Pundit Thought-Leaders at The New York Produce Show and Conference

As the industry finally gets a chance to meet face-to-face at this year’s New York Produce Show and Conference, we have been astounded at the outpouring of interest and excitement by both the supply side and the buy side. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to this year’s industry luminaries who have volunteered to share their insights with us on stage during our Perishable Pundit Thought-Leader Keynote Breakfast panel discussion, held at the Jacob Javits Center’s Hall 1D on Wednesday, December 15th, starting at 7:30 am.

Revol Greens Names Ag-Tech Industry Executive Mohammed Oufattole to Chief Technology Officer Role

October 28, 2021 Revol Greens

Doubling down on its unique research and development (R&D) strategy and pace for introducing category-first product innovations, Revol Greens is adding Mohammed Oufattole, MBA as Chief Technology Officer. The seasoned ag-tech executive brings over 20 years of experience in life sciences and agricultural biotechnology research, having led a broad range of crop improvement applications and multiple R&D programs. He also has successfully led research teams through start-up funding cycles. Culminating from its R&D efforts this year alone, Revol Greens has introduced three new-to-market greenhouse lettuce innovations and is on pace to reach national distribution two years ahead of schedule.