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Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras Named to the 2025 NJBIZ Power 100; Recognized for Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation

February 24, 2025 Edible Garden

Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jim Kras, has been named to the prestigious 2025 NJBIZ Power 100 list. The annual ranking, curated by NJBIZ, recognizes the most influential business leaders in New Jersey who are shaping the state’s economy, industries, and communities. …

APHIS Quarantines Entire State of Mississippi due to Citrus Greening

February 24, 2025 USDA APHIS

Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, is establishing a quarantine for the entire state of Mississippi for citrus greening (Huanglongbing; HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. APHIS is taking this action because of citrus greening detections in plant tissue samples collected from residential properties in Harrison County, Mississippi. 
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Church Brothers Farms Announces Changes To Board of Directors

February 21, 2025 Church Brothers Farms

In a new chapter of leadership, Emanuel Lazopoulos, a seasoned veteran in the produce industry, will join the board, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to help guide the company forward. This transition marks an exciting milestone for Church Brothers as it looks ahead to a future of innovation and growth. …

The Masser Family of Companies Announces a New Executive in Sales and Category Management

February 21, 2025 Masser Family of Companies

Masser Family of Companies (MFC) is pleased to announce the newest team member to join their executive leadership team.  Tiffany Readinger. She will serve in a newly created role, Vice President of Sales and Category Management. …

Dole Tests Which Banana Variety Makes the Best Banana Bread for National Banana Bread Day Feb. 23

February 21, 2025 Dole plc

Of the millions of banana bread loaves baked annually, most are made with the traditional Cavendish banana, those ubiquitous bright yellow beauties found in every U.S. supermarket. But what if you switched-out the tried-and-true Cavendish for some lesser-known varieties to determine which banana makes the best-tasting banana bread? …