Agrovision Secures $100M Equity Funding & Over $1B Valuation

August 6, 2024 Agrovision

Agrovision, the healthy superfruit platform and the leading large-scale, fully vertically integrated superfruit business, has closed $100 million in equity financing from Aliment Capital alongside other marquee new and existing investors, including Steve Kaplan, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management.

Farmers Market Week Celebrates Peak of Jersey Fresh Season

There are approximately 140 community farmers markets and 700 independent farmers markets in the state. Farmers who attend these markets sell produce they’ve picked at the peak of ripeness within 24 hours of sale to ensure the best taste and highest quality. 

CMI Orchards Reveals EverCrisp Outshines Fuji in Sweet Apple Comparison Study

August 6, 2024 CMI Orchards

CMI Orchards reveals compelling new data showcasing the superior performance of Washington-grown EverCrisp apples. Results from an April study conducted in partnership with Category Partners show consumer test groups overwhelmingly prefer EverCrisp over Fuji when compared in blind tastings.

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Red and Yellow Potato Harvest 

August 6, 2024 Alsum Farms & Produce

Alsum Farms russet potato harvest will begin on August 20th with the Russet Caribou and Goldrush varieties. Both early season varieties will be the first of new crop russets to be harvested off the field and freshly washed, packed and delivered to retail grocers in the Midwest and beyond. In addition, new crop Wisconsin organic russet, red and yellow potatoes will be available for shipping starting August 5th. 

Mushroom Council Names Amy Wood its New President

August 6, 2024 The Mushroom Council

Wood will be responsible for developing and overseeing strategic marketing, communication, research and promotion programs designed to bring profitable returns to U.S. mushroom farms and importers by increasing awareness and consumption of fresh mushrooms.