AeroFarms Expands its Award-Winning Leafy Greens Product Assortment

July 13, 2021 AeroFarms

AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced that it is expanding its line of leafy greens to include 5 new items: Baby Bok Choy-The New SpinachTM, Micro Arugula, Micro Broccoli, Micro Kale, and Micro Rainbow Mix.

LGMA Votes to Mandate Risk-Based Pre-Harvest Testing

July 13, 2021 LGMA

The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Board voted to mandate pre-harvest testing for leafy greens grown in fields where elevated risk factors are present. Specifically, the LGMA food safety program will now require members to assess each of their fields to determine if certain risks such as proximity to animal operations exist.

Shenandoah Growers Appoints Starbucks Veteran as CEO, Postmates Veteran as CFO

July 1, 2021 Shenandoah Growers

Shenandoah Growers announced the addition of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to its Executive Leadership Team, continuing a series of recent strategic hires by the company.

Shenandoah Growers Names Tessa Pocock, Ph.D., as Chief Science Officer

June 22, 2021 Shenandoah Growers

Shenandoah Growers announced that Dr. Tessa Pocock, has joined the company as Chief Science Officer, following the transition of Robert Hoffman, to CSO Emiritus, effective immediately.

Spring Born Launches Website

June 17, 2021 Spring Born, Inc.

Spring Born, an indoor hydroponic farm, announced its website launch this week, highlighting the farm’s sustainable practices, state-of-the-art technology, and product offerings. Gearing up for the company’s August launch, they will offer four introductory varieties available in standard retail and club-pack sizes.