Month: April 2022

Fossil Farms Commits to Net Zero

April 22, 2022 Fossil Farms

Fossil Farms is taking bold action to lead the food distribution industry yet again. Fossil Farms has completed a thorough analysis of its carbon footprint and environmental impact. They have evaluated this data and are taking immediate measures to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Phase 1 of this initiative was the immediate investment into carbon offset markets that has allowed the 25-year-old company to achieve carbon neutrality. Phase 2 is the immediate change to their shipping materials to 100% curbside recyclable products. …

Hazel Technologies Opens New Chicago Headquarters

April 22, 2022 Perishable News

Hazel Technologies, Inc. announced the opening of the company’s new Chicago home, a state-of-the-art office and research space located at Tishman Speyer’s 320 North Sangamon in the Fulton Market neighborhood. Over 54,000 square feet, the two-floor office space will now house the largest agricultural technology R&D operation in the city of Chicago and will serve as headquarters for one of Chicago’s most exciting and fastest-growing companies.  …

Dole Honors Alabama First Graders Who Helped Save Teacher’s Life as Part of Everyday Heroes Initiative

April 22, 2022 Dole Food Company

Eighteen first graders in northern Alabama were honored yesterday by Dole as “Healthy Heroes of the Mind” for their quick thinking that helped save the life of their teacher suffering from COVID-19 complications. …

California Invests $3.75M to Fund Safer, More-Sustainable Pest Management

April 22, 2022 California Department of Pesticide Regulation

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today awarded $3.75 million to fund 10 research projects that explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools for urban, non-agricultural and agricultural pest management. The 2021-2022 DPR Grants Programs funded by the state budget represent a 617% increase from the previous year’s funding to accelerate the transition to safer, more sustainable pest management. …

GSA Appoints New Officers, Board Members

April 22, 2022 Grower-Shipper Association of Central California

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) recently appointed Victor Ramirez of NorCal Harvesting as its new Vice-Chair and Greg Beach of Steinbeck Country Produce as its Secretary. In addition, Chad Amaral, Vice President, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California, Kristina Nunes, Food Safety and Sustainability Director, The Nunes Company. and John Wilkinson, Co-Founder, Blazer Wilkinson LP were appointed to the GSA Board of Directors. …