Sun-Maid Recognized as a US Best Managed Company

May 7, 2024 Sun-Maid Growers

US Best Managed Companies is part of a global Deloitte Private program. Honorees are selected by an external panel of judges who evaluate applicants based on strategy, ability to execute, culture, and governance and financial performance. They join an ecosystem of organizations from more than 44 countries.

Arcadea Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of AgCode

May 7, 2024 AgCode

AgCode, a leading provider of farm management solutions for the Specialty Crop industry, has been acquired from corporate owner Wilbur-Ellis by Arcadea Group, a growth-focused, long-hold investor in vertical market SaaS. The acquisition will empower AgCode to accelerate its product development and global footprint while maintaining its exceptional customer support and long-term commitment to the industry.

USDA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Innovation Campus Break Ground for New Research Center on Precision Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and Nebraska Innovation Campus held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture. The state-of-the-art research center will be located on Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. It will primarily focus on the challenges and opportunities in agricultural innovation for the 21st century.

Naked Brand Launches New Lower Sugar Smoothies with 50% Less Sugar*

May 7, 2024 Naked Juice

Naked’s Lower Sugar Smoothies are made with real fruit and include a blend of natural, upcycled citrus fibers to deliver a deliciously sweet taste, oh-so-smooth texture and the added benefit of 9 grams of fiber, including 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, per 15.2 fluid ounce bottle to support digestive health. With no sugar added** and no preservatives, each bottle has 150 calories and is Non-GMO Project Verified.

Butterfly Separates Bolthouse Farms’ Fresh Produce and Premium Fresh Beverage Businesses

May 7, 2024 Butterfly

Butterfly announced the separation of its portfolio company Bolthouse Farms into two standalone entities: Bolthouse Fresh Foods and Generous Brands. Bolthouse Fresh Foods will carry on the century-old legacy of Bolthouse Farms as a leading supplier of fresh carrots to retailers across North America, with nearly 700 million pounds of carrots sold annually. Generous Brands will encompass the market-leading premium fresh beverage and salad dressing businesses of Bolthouse Farms and Evolution Fresh.