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Mastronardi Produce launches Summer Dream raspberries

- General News
Like all SUNSET products, Summer Dream bursts with flavor, and this high Brix variety is sweeter than a traditionally tart raspberry. 

Kroger expands 80 Acres product to 1,000 stores

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Soon, 80 Acres Farms will supply Kroger customers with products beyond the company's existing salad blends, including grab-and-go fresh meals.

Indoor farming start-up AppHarvest files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection

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The company says it has a commitment from its largest secured creditor for $30 million debtor-in-possession financing, and plans to transfer operations of another farm to Mastronardi Produce in exchange for $3.75 million. Both are subject to approval.

AppHarvest faces another foreclosure as creditor demands $47 million loan repayment

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At the same time the company is facing eviction from its Berea, KY, greenhouse and shaking up its executive leadership, indoor grower AppHarvest has had another creditor demand repayment and threaten foreclosure, this time for its flagship Morehead, KY farm.

AeroFarms updates bankruptcy restructuring efforts

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In a recent bankruptcy update, AeroFarms says it plans to continue operating, and sell assets to a group of current investors.

Little Leaf Farms hires new executive vice president and chief financial officer

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As Executive Vice President and CFO, Hogan will play a critical role in overseeing Little Leaf Farms' financial operations, including strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Indoor farm awarded food safety grant

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These funds are designated to reimburse Western Michigan employers for expenses associated with leadership and food safety training.

Little Leaf Farms CEO awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young

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Paul Sellew was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

AppHarvest’s largest farm faces foreclosure  

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According to court filings and media reports, Equilibrium Capital filed a lawsuit in Madison County, KY, saying it has “significant concerns” regarding the Richmond farm, and that AppHarvest failed to complete the facility on time, and on budget.  

Revol Greens opens 20-acre Central Texas indoor farm

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With the addition of the Temple, TX facility, Revol Greens now reaches over 70 percent of the United States market when  combined with its existing operations in Owatonna, MN, Athens, GA, and Tehachapi, CA.