AeroFarms to Add 66 Jobs in Pittsylvania
New Jersey-based leafy greens producer AeroFarms plans to add 66 more jobs as it increases production at its vertical farm in Pittsylvania County, the governor’s office announced. …
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Revol Greens Continues Expansion with New Texas Greenhouse
Revol Greens is moving full steam ahead with growth plans to continue meeting consumer demand as they prepare for the opening in Temple, TX, their largest facility to date. Planting within the first of 20 planned acres in Phase 1 of this new greenhouse is expected to start by the end of 2022. At scale, and coupled with existing capacity, the Texas facility will provide Revol Greens with nearly 50 acres of organic baby leaf production equaling over 25 million pounds of fresh product annually. …
Understanding the Why Behind Food Safety Motivates Food Producers
Nearly ten years ago the California LGMA partnered with STOP Foodborne Illness to create a motivational training video for leafy greens producers. The video features the stories of two young women, Rylee Gustafson and Lauren Bush, who became seriously ill with E. coli after eating contaminated spinach in 2006. The video also features farmer Dan Sutton who emphasizes to the women that he will share their stories to help make a difference. …
SAVRpak Launches World’s First Moisture Control Technology That Can Triple Shelf-Life of Berries, Leafy Greens and Cucumbers
SAVRpak, a food technology innovation company recognized as a Fast Company World Changing Idea and one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, today announced the launch of SAVRpak Drop-In, the first-ever moisture control technology that extends the shelf life and freshness of produce up to four times. …
CA LGMA Kicks Off 2022 Leafy Greens Season With 86 Members
The fiscal year of the California LGMA began on April 1st, in alignment with the start of the leafy greens growing season on the Central Coast of California. The LGMA currently has 84 certified member companies and two companies who are new to the organization and pending certification. …