FirstFruits Farms and Opal Partner with the Junior Basketball League to Empower Youth Through Nutrition and Sport

December 17, 2024 FirstFruits Farms

As part of this sponsorship, FirstFruits will provide young athletes and their families with Opal apples, a nutritious source of energy both on and off the court. Opal® Apples will be prominently featured and sampled at the JrTBL Combine on February 1st-2nd, ensuring athletes experience the delicious, nutritious boost they need to perform their best.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Names Holt as Deputy Commissioner

As Deputy Commissioner, Andy Holt will oversee day-to-day operations for TDA, support programs and services, and collaborate on policy development.

Local Bounti Announces Multi-Year Award with Large Multinational Retailer

December 16, 2024 Local Bounti

This award is a direct result of the strategic discussions the Company has been having with new and existing customers. By working closely with retail partners, Local Bounti ensures that each facility is optimized for specific products that meet customer distribution plans.

Long-Term Economic Growth for U.S. and Mexico Fueled by Mexican Avocado Imports

The data showcases the true value of avocados’ financial impact on both national and state economies. There has been continued, long-term growth in a variety of categories — perhaps most notably, increased the U.S. economic output by 340% in little more than a decade.

Taylor Farms Announces Investment in Hessing, a Netherlands-Based Vegetable and Fruit Processor

December 16, 2024 Taylor Farms

They have established a modern fruit processing facility in Schwalmtal, Germany and a state-of-the-art production site for vegetables in Greenport Venlo, Netherlands. With this new collaboration between Hessing and Taylor Farms, Hessing can implement their strong growth strategy with innovative advancements. Hessing will continue to operate as a family business as the majority shareholder.