NNZ Acquires J&J Supply In Las Cruces, New Mexico

April 6, 2015 NNZ

NNZ, a leading supplier of packaging solutions for agricultural markets, announces that they entered into a binding agreement to acquire J&J Supply, a company specialized in agricultural packaging needs to enhance its product portfolio through established relationships with manufacturers worldwide, as well as 93 years of experience in the agricultural packaging industry.

BrightFresh Microgreens Continues Its Successful Retail Debut

April 6, 2015 Fresh Origins

BrightFresh™  Microgreens are now available up and down the entire west coast, in Albertsons, Haggen, Vons and selected Whole Foods and other specialty food retailers. BrightFresh™  Microgreens are the Gold-Standard of quality for the category and are offered in the following varieties: Micro Rainbow Mix™ , Micro Radish Mix™ , Micro Kale Mix™, Micro Cilantro and Micro Broccoli. Colorful Squash Blossoms are also available.

Meeting Planner & Assistant Marketing Manager Join US Potato Board Team

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Caitlin Mueller as Meeting Planner and Renee O’Brien as Assistant Marketing Manager, effective April 1, 2015.

Agricultural Research Service Develops New Strawberry & Blackberry

Berries of all types are wonderful additions to a healthy diet, providing nutrients, fiber, and flavor. Two new berries have been developed, thanks to scientists at the Agricultural Research Service’s Horticultural Crops Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, and their collaborators.

Earthbound Farm To Buy 1,000 Shoppers' 'Green' Grocery Carts Nationwide In April

April 6, 2015 Earthbound Farm

In honor of Earth Month, Earthbound Farm, a pioneering organic food company and the nation's leading grower of organic produce, is launching its third annual "Every Cart Counts" campaign. From April 1-30, Earthbound's Cart Searchers will be on the lookout for shoppers across America with earth-friendly products in their grocery carts, and rewarding 1,000 people by paying their entire grocery bill.