Zespri Hits Major Milestone With Fruit Reaching 100 Million+ Households Globally
Zespri is delighted to have surpassed 100 million households around the world, for the first time, with its high-quality, great-tasting kiwifruit. …
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Bipartisan Legislators Eye Mushroom Industry For Crop Insurance
A set of bipartisan legislators in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the benefits of providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers, American Mushroom (AMI) announced. …
NC Governor Proclaims February “North Carolina Sweetpotato Month”
This proclamation reaffirms North Carolina’s status as the nation’s leading sweetpotato producer since 1971, growing more sweetpotatoes than all other states combined. With an economic impact of over $298 million, the industry supports thousands of agricultural workers, hundreds of farmers and processors, and agribusinesses across the state. …
Recent Trials Confirm Vidre+ Extends Freshness of Peppers for Over 21 Days
Recent studies conducted in 2024 in Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin Mexico show that Vidre+™ extends the shelf life of green and red peppers, helping them stay firmer for over 21 days compared to untreated ones. This technology may help to protect peppers from ethylene-induced deterioration after harvest and plays a key role in reducing food waste. …
Ocean Mist Farms Set to Launch Phase II of Popular Roastables Kits at SEPC Show
The first phase featured washed and halved Brussels sprouts and included three chef-crafted flavors – Sweet Sesame, Lemon Caesar and Sun-Dried Tomato. Now this industry-leader is building on their momentum and will be launching the next phase of their Roastables line at the SEPC Show in Orlando, Florida next week, with four new items with distinct flavor profiles. …
