Cynara: Artichoke Convenience at Your Fingertips

December 3, 2021 Cynara USA

Cynara USA, Inc. prides themselves on being anything and everything artichoke. They are growers, producers, innovators, distributors and have successfully taken artichokes from intimidating to convenient without compromising flavor, quality or food safety. Their latest innovations, Artichoke Chyps and Artichoke Delights, provide a delicious and unexpected way to eat artichokes.

“University of Arizona Research Project Discovers Consumer Demand for Specialty Bell Peppers”

December 3, 2021 Agtools

The study showed that consumers seem to be driving the market for high-quality greenhouse and shade house peppers and cucumbers. Colored peppers from Mexico demonstrate a strong preference from consumers, retailers, and wholesalers. Mexican cucumbers, English, Persian and mini cucumbers have continued to grow market share due to prime growing conditions and superior packing standards. The Super Select “slicer” cucumber from Mexico continues to set the standard.

AgroFresh Announces Implementation of FreshCloud Quality Inspection by Starr Ranch Growers to Fight Food Waste

December 3, 2021 AgroFresh Solutions

AgroFresh Solutions announced that Starr Ranch Growers, a leading Washington produce grower, packer and shipper, has chosen to adopt AgroFresh’s FreshCloud™ Quality Inspection to digitally integrate their quality inspection efforts. The solution uses aggregated data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to sustainably address food waste reduction and derive supply chain insights through the FreshCloud digital platform, allowing for real time decisions with live analytics.

PEI Potato Representatives Meet With Minister Bibeau in Ottawa to Discuss U.S. Trade Issue

Representatives of the PEI Potato Board travelled to Ottawa Thursday for a midday meeting with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,  Dr. Siddika Mithani, president of Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and other federal officials to discuss the ongoing U.S. trade issue. On November 22, CFIA banned the sale of table potatoes to the U.S., pinning the temporary decision on broader Canada-U.S. trade relations concerns.

Crispy Green Offers 3rd Annual Scholarship Opportunity to Art Students Enrolled at US Colleges or Universities

December 3, 2021 Crispy Green, Inc.

Calling all art and design students. Don’t miss your chance to win a $1,000 scholarship AND have your original design featured in an upcoming ad campaign. Crispy Green, headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is excited to offer this opportunity to students who are interested in winning this $1,000 scholarship, as well as gain a foothold into their professional career by working on a national campaign with a well-known brand.