Month: February 2022

Walmart and Plenty Partner to Lead the Future of Fresh Produce

February 4, 2022 Walmart

Walmart and Plenty Unlimited Inc. announced Walmart signed an agreement to invest in Plenty, an indoor vertical farming company, as part of their $400M Series E funding round subject to a regulatory approval. Walmart’s equity investment is part of a broader strategic partnership to utilize Plenty’s indoor vertical farming technology platform to deliver fresh produce to Walmart retail stores. As part of the investment, at closing, Walmart will also join Plenty’s Board of Directors. …

Sysco Drafts Hazel Tech as Quality Defense for Their Avocados from Mexico Gametime Guac Box

February 4, 2022 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, Inc. is teaming up with Sysco and Avocados from Mexico to add a layer of quality protection to their Super Bowl Gametime Guac Box kit, which will be available for sale to Sysco customers February 6 to February 12. Each box will include a Hazel 100™ sachet to ensure the Hass avocados inside arrive to consumers perfectly ripe and ready to turn into tasty guacamole. …

Naturipe kicks off FeBLUEary

February 4, 2022 Naturipe

Naturipe, one of the world’s largest producers of fresh berries, is excited to celebrate blueberries during the month of February. Their FeBLUEary campaign is now in its fifth consecutive year and highlights the first peak of imported blueberries for the 2022 season.   …

Church Brothers, LLC Announces Chief Financial Officer

February 4, 2022 Church Brothers

Radich has played an integral role over the last three years at Church Brothers; her work ethic, commitment, and expertise bring immense value to the organization. Chief Executive Officer, Brian Church commented, “Stacy knows all facets of our business. She shares our values and passion as we push forward as a leader in the fresh produce industry. We are thrilled to have her join our executive team.” …

Index Fresh Welcomes 2022 California Avocado Season With Focus on Quality and Sustainability

February 4, 2022 Index Fresh

Skilled farmers and perfect weather have set the table for a large and delicious crop Index Fresh kicks off its California avocado season with a message to consumers: delicious avocados, and lots of them, are coming your way in 2022. Early rains and plenty of sunshine have fed an impressive crop, and 306 million pounds of those California-grown avocados will end up sliced, diced and mashed into some of the tastiest, most nutritious meals in the US this year. …