GrowUp, the UK’s Best-Selling Vertical Farm, Receives £38 Million Investment from Generate Capital to Produce Locally Grown, Pesticide-Free Greens

July 21, 2024 GrowUp Farms

GrowUp is the first vertical farm to have supplied branded, bagged salads to the country’s largest supermarket chain, Tesco, and to Iceland, SPAR, as well as other major food service customers.

1,000 Families Receive Fresh Produce From Organic Produce Summit’s Seed To Service Event

July 21, 2024 Brighter Bites

During the summit, volunteers came together to sort and pack fresh produce for 1,000 families in Monterey County across four sites, including Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Frank Ledesma, and First Tee. The families participating in the program received approximately 50 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables along with recipes and tips to encourage healthier eating habits and food choices.

SEPC Hosts Annual Summer Board Meeting

Board members rolled up their sleeves and put on their thinking caps as they engaged in round table discussions, delving into strategies and tactics to futureproof the Council through their strategic initiative work.

North Carolina Peaches are Abundant Despite Dry Weather

Between 2017 and 2022, the number of peach farms and total peach acreage increased in North Carolina. As of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, North Carolina had 356 peach farms on a total of 1,273 acres.

Darden Restaurants to Acquire Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. in Approximately $605 Million Transaction

July 18, 2024 Darden Restaurants, Inc

Chuy’s will complement Darden’s portfolio of iconic brands, which currently includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s and Bahama Breeze.