Month: October 2022

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Ready to Reunite the Trade

October 31, 2022 ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

18 national and group pavilions, exhibitors from some 42 countries and regions, set to showcase products and services at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show.  In-depth insights on industry trends offering inspiration and guidance at ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS and ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUM. For the first time, the presentation of ASIA FRUIT AWARDS takes place on the expo floor. ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS STATISTICS HANDBOOK 2022 launched at the event. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA app now available for download. …

Harmonized EU Legislation Key to Fresh Produce Packaging Sustainability Success

October 31, 2022 Freshfel Europe

Leading fresh produce sustainability experts gathered online on Friday 21 October for Freshfel Europe’s Webinar on ‘National Packaging Legislation’. The webinar brought to light the many difficulties the fresh fruit and vegetable sector is facing in navigating national packaging legislation across the EU as a result of divergent Member State implementation of the Single Use Plastics Directive. …

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Square Roots Celebrates New Indoor Farm in Ohio With Gordon Food Service

October 31, 2022 Square Roots

Square Roots, the technology leader in indoor farming, and Gordon Food Service, one of the largest food distributors in North America, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Springfield, Ohio, to celebrate their newest co-located farm, taking another step in their shared journey to build indoor farms together across the continent—ultimately enabling locally-grown food at a global scale. …

California Strawberry Commission Congratulates Former Board Chair for Special Honor

October 31, 2022 California Strawberry Commission

Former California Strawberry Commission Chairman and longtime Board member, Neil Nagata was honored as the San Diego County Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year. …

BlueNalu Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Support Scale-Up and Consumer Launch

October 28, 2022 BlueNalu

BlueNalu, a global leader in the development of cell-cultured seafood, announced the formation of its scientific advisory board (SAB) to support its next stages of growth. The inaugural board represents a diverse group of internationally renowned technology experts with deep knowledge and proven expertise in innovation, product development, bioprocessing, engineering, sensory science and systems biology. The SAB will work with the team to accelerate the large-scale commercialization plans of BlueNalu’s cell-cultured seafood and is expected to serve as a conduit to connect the team to advantageous resources, innovative solutions and critical collaborations. …