Martori Farms Acquires Santa Rosa Produce to Keep Up with Demand for Melon Supply

March 30, 2022 Martori Farms

Martori Farms, the premier grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently announced their acquisition of Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two well-known farms will increase the supply for high-demand melons and create more than 500 additional jobs at Martori Farms.

Ever Tru Farms, Hydroponic Strawberry Producer, Ships First Harvest

March 30, 2022 Ever Tru Farms

Ever Tru Farms, an Ontario-based greenhouse grower of strawberries 365 days a year, announced its first shipment of strawberries to select stores in the United States and Canada. Ever Tru is unique in its approach due to the company’s vertical integration and hydroponic growing process. 

Conscious Foods is New Purpose-driven Player in Produce

March 30, 2022 ConsciousTM Foods

ConsciousTM Foods, a purpose-driven brand launched by food+tech company Pairwise, announced its entry into produce at the Future Food-Tech show, offering a taste of its first product ConsciousTM Greens. The introduction of Conscious Foods represents a significant next step in the Pairwise mission to build a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables using CRISPR and gene editing to grow nutritious, flavorful new varieties.

FPAA & TIPA Help Translate Spanish Comments for FSMA Ag Water

As one of the arguably most important inputs in growing fresh produce, having a company’s comments heard on the proposed FSMA Produce Safety Rule’s Agricultural Water Guidelines it vital. And to that effect, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) want to make sure that the voices of the international community have that same opportunity.

Fyffes Opens New €25M Banana Ripening Centre in Balbriggan

March 30, 2022 Fyffes

A new banana ripening and distribution centre, owned and operated by Irish banana distributors, Fyffes has opened and commenced operations in Balbriggan, North County Dublin.