Tag: strawberries
Oishii raises $134MM for vertical farming expansion
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Vertical farming leader Oishii announced the closing of $134 million in Series B funding from a diverse group of investors with deep expertise in food tech, sustainable agriculture, and automation.
Naturipe Farms starts California season in time for National Strawberry Day
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In celebration of National Strawberry Day on February 27, Naturipe Farms is excited to kick off California strawberry season with increasing volumes of its delicious varieties of strawberries.
Driscoll’s releases ‘One Family, One Earth’ video series
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Driscoll’s mini-series entitled One Family, One Earth will consist of five docu-style short films intended to build stronger brand connections through authentic storytelling.
Weekend rain to further disrupt strawberry supplies
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Rain is expected in the Oxnard, California, growing region starting Sunday, February 18 and continuing through Wednesday, February 21.
Why strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes got a surprise Super Bowl sales bump
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Gopuff says the color red was a key driver for many Super Bowl snacking items, with strawberries, red grapes, and tomatoes sales way up.
ProduceIQ: Strong demand keeps produce price index up 14%
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Driven by strong Superbowl and Valentine’s Day demand, overall produce industry prices remain 14 percent higher than in any prior year.
Heavy rains halt California strawberry harvests ahead of Valentine’s Day
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It might be time to explore other chocolate-dipped fruit for those Valentine's Day displays because strawberries will be short this year.
Tajín-dipped California strawberries on Valentine’s Day menu
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Tajín and California Strawberries highlight the growing trend of Tajín-dipped strawberries for Valentine's Day.
ProduceIQ Index: Pineapple Express on the hunt
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Pineapple Express takes aim at the West Coast. Among the widespread targets are oranges, green onions, lettuce, leafy greens, and strawberries.
ProduceIQ: White onions crowned king as prices soar
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Though overall industry prices range from stable to slightly declining, the ProduceIQ Index remains +12 percent higher for week #4 than in any prior year. Industry prices typically decline over the next six weeks and then begin to ascend in later March as volume from Mexico tapers off.