USA
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Gotham Greens raises US$310m to support ambitious US expansion
USA- Indoor-farming company Gotham Greens has raised more than US$310 million from investors to fund an ambitious expansion plan across the United States. The funds,…
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USDA approves genetically modified purple tomato after a long-running varietal project
USA- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the genetically modified (GM) purple tomato as safe to grow after more than 14 years…
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Del Monte to invest in green technologies in push to achieve net zero by 2050
USA – American food production and distribution company Del Monte Foods has announced plans to invest in green production methods rather than purchase carbon credits…
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Mango consumption can help manage key risk factors that contribute to chronic disease, study finds
USA – Regular mango consumption may improve diets and help manage key risk factors that contribute to chronic disease, two independent studies have shown. …
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Dole seeks acquisitions to grow its presence in popular produce markets
USA – Dole, the world’s largest fresh produce company, is exploring acquisitions to grow its presence in popular produce markets as it faces supply disruptions to other products. …
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Taylor Farms acquires Curation Foods to meet growing demand for chopped and prepared produce
USA – American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, Taylor Farms has acquired Curation Food’s fresh packaged salads and vegetables business for US$73.5 million. The deal includes…
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Jason Buechel to succeed John Mackey as CEO of Whole Foods
USA — Amazon-owned grocer Whole Foods has named Jason Buechel, currently, the company’s chief operating officer, as its incoming CEO, taking over from John Mackey…
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Dole Foods expands into functional foods, targets US$2.1B valuation in IPO
US – Dole Packaged Foods has expanded into the increasingly popular functional food products category with the launch of Dole Fruitify juices and Dole Essentials fruit bowls. Fruitify with 65% juice…
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Lamb Weston invests US$415m in expanding US facility to meet rising demand
US – Lamb Weston, one of the world’s largest producers and processors of frozen french fries, is investing US$415 million into the expansion of its facility in American…
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Sensient Natural Ingredients, Taylor Farms expand North American operations with new acquisitions
NORTH AMERICA – Sensient Natural Ingredients and US producer of salads and fresh foods Tailor Farms have made new acquisitions to expand their capacities in…