AeroFarms and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Agreement

October 18, 2021 AeroFarms

Dream Holdings, Inc. and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. announced that both companies have mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced agreement and plan of merger (the “Business Combination Agreement”), effective immediately.

USDA Reapportions Membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the Marketing Order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida

October 18, 2021 USDA FSIS

U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a final rule that reapportions membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the federal marketing order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida. This action changes the number of apportioned seats in each district from six to five.

Fresh Del Monte Further Commits to Sustainable Agriculture Practices, Speaking at World Biodiversity Summit

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced its participation at this year’s World Biodiversity Summit, occurring alongside the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15).

“Growing and Selling in the Mexican Organic Market” OGS Education Session Announced

October 18, 2021 Organic Produce Network

With Mexico’s promotion of organic agriculture leading to a growing domestic market and creating outstanding import opportunities for US growers, a just announced educational session at the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN (OGS) will explore the relationship between the two countries and how they can support each other’s future organic growth.

Florida Stone Crab Season Gets Underway

October 15, 2021 Justin Hobbs, WWSB

It is that time of year again — fishermen are prepare to head out to check the first stone crab traps of the season Friday. The season officially kicks off Oct. 15 and runs through May 1. The iconic crab is a local favorite on the menu but is often hard to come by.