Heliopsis Luna Roja wins Best Novelty 2022 at Four Oaks

September 9, 2022 Plantipp

It was this year, 2022, that the Four Oaks Trade Show celebrated its 50th year. But that was not all that was celebrated at the UK’s premier show for ornamental horticulture: Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Luna Roja’ PBR was selected as the Four Oaks Best Novelty of 2022.

Lumachain, Using Computer Vision to Transform Meat Production, Bites Into New Capital

September 9, 2022 Christine Hall, TechCrunch

It’s widely known now that our current food production is not adequate enough to keep up with the growing population expected to come in the next three decades, which is why alternative meat products are being developed.

Bell-Carter Foods Announces Acquisition by Escalante Family of Ag Olives

September 9, 2022 Bell-Carter Foods

The Escalante family, owners of Aceitunas Guadalquivir (AG Olives), one of the world’s premier olive companies and recognized industry leader in technology and sustainable practices, today announced the acquisition of Bell-Carter Foods, LLC, a leading manufacturer of table olives in the United States. Bell-Carter Foods’ current senior leadership team, led by fourth-generation CEO, Tim T. Carter, will continue to lead the 110-year-old, family-founded business under the same moniker.

Winners Named In N.C. Specialty Food Association’s Awards Competition

The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners in its 2022 awards competition, with Alley Twenty Six of Chapel Hill named Grand Champion for its passion fruit syrup. A total of 142 entries were in competition across 11 categories.

Saputo Dairy USA Wins Big in the Cultured Category at the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest

September 9, 2022 Saputo Dairy USA

Saputo Dairy USA has been recognized by the World Dairy Championship Expo by winning awards in several categories across the cottage cheese and sour cream divisions.