[…] Family Farms and Agbotic Plan Distributed SmartFarmsCompanies to jointly deploy carbon-smart farm model Sackets Harbor, New York, February 18, 2022Duncan Family Farms (DFF), one of North America's largest growers of organic leafy greens and herbs, and Agbotic, the leader in automation for organic, soil greenhouses, announced their intent to jointly build and operate distributed SmartFarms. Duncan Family Farms owns and operates organic farms in Arizona, California, Oregon, and New York […] weiterlesen …
[…] Oak Winery Is Putting Texas on the MapThe family-owned and operated winery is growing bigger all the time and winning awards in the process. Burleson, Texas, April 18, 2022Lost Oak Winery, a family-owned and operated winery located in Burleson, Texas, is putting the Lone Star State on the map with their wine, which—they are proud to proclaim—is “100 % Texas. ”Founded by Gene Estes in 2006, Lost Oak Winery is located on the banks of Village Creek, with three cultivated vineyards, stately […] weiterlesen …
[…] South African raisins prove a hit in the German market The clean, low-residue qualities of South African raisins are the focus of the industry’s promotional push in Germany this season. Germany is the largest export market for South African raisins, with the country’s buyers and consumers valuing product with the lowest residue levels possible. That makes South Africa an attractive source, as the hot, dry climate of the Orange and Olifants River regions means disease and pest pressure is […] weiterlesen …
[…] drying techniques improve quality of South African raisins South Africa, Orange River Region, September 2022Innovative drying techniques are among several new initiatives helping to boost the quality and sustainability of South African raisins. Growers in South Africa have begun using a net-drying process, whereby raisin grapes are sun-dried on elevated nets. The approach allows for natural wind to circulate around the fruit, with any rainfall being irrigated through the net to prevent […] weiterlesen …
[…] National Men’s Health Month, B & W Quality Growers Recommends Adding Watercress to Men’s DietsWatercress is a superfood and the only food to score perfect on the ANDI and CDC indexes. Fellsmere, Florida, June 7th, 2023For National Men’s Health Month, B & W Quality Growers—the world’s largest grower of healthy, flavorful leafy greens—recommends adding watercress to men’s diets, which may improve overall health. On average, women live five years longer than men, and […] weiterlesen …
[…] Heinz Releases 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, Revealing Continued Progress Toward Goals Across Three Priority Pillars Developed innovative packaging solutions that support the Company’s net zero ambitions, including the Heinz Tomato Ketchup pilot with Pulpex to create a paper based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100 percent sustainably sourced wood pulpExceeded 2022 employee representation aspirations, increasing representation of women in global management positions […] weiterlesen …