Mastronardi Produce Eyes Expansion in Central America

December 30, 2021 Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce is eyeing a new market in which to develop clusters of controlled agriculture partnerships and facilities, in its continued efforts to advance sustainable methods that meet the growing demand for fresh produce. The first of such endeavors includes an agreement with the investment firm AgriCapital Holdings Corp. to support the development of a new Agropark in Panama.

Upward Farms Expands Aquaponic Offering, Partners With Greenpoint Fish and Lobster for New York Distribution

December 29, 2021 Upward Farms

Indoor vertical farming company Upward Farms, which currently sells its microgreens across New York City Whole Foods Market locations, has announced its hybrid striped bass is now available to restaurants and consumers in partnership with Greenpoint Fish and Lobster in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This milestone marks the first time Upward Farms has made its entire aquaponic ecosystem of microgreens and fish available to consumers.

MDMR: Shrimp Season to Close North of ICW on Jan. 1, 2022

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) remind shrimpers that all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, as provided by law and the regulations of the MDMR.

Perdue Farms Delivering $150,000 and 160,000 Servings of Chicken to Support Tornado Recovery in Kentucky

December 29, 2021 Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms is delivering $150,000 to the United Way of Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund and a truckload of chicken products representing 160,000 servings to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland to support its neighbors and families in parts of Kentucky recovering from the recent devastating tornadoes.

Larder Meat Co. Delivers Transparent, Farm-Sourced Meat to Households Nationwide

December 29, 2021 Larder Meat Co.

The company partners with small farmers and ranchers responsibly raising pork, beef and chicken across the Golden state.