Kalera to Open Hawaii’s Largest Vertical Farming Facility, Bringing Fresh, Locally-Grown Greens and Food Supply Chain Security to the Island

December 24, 2020 Kalera

Tech-driven vertical farming company Kalera announced it will open a facility in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2021. Kalera’s Hawaiian location will be the Company’s eighth facility announced, making it one of the fastest growing vertical farming companies in the United States. I

CFIA: Picoudi Brand Microgreens Recalled Due to Salmonella

Les Jardins Picoudi is recalling Picoudi brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described.

Oppy Signs R&D Agreement With Culinary Innovation Hub Flavour Fields

July 8, 2020 Oppy

Oppy is exploring new paths to innovation by partnering with culinary hub Koppert Cress dba Flavour Fields, who specializes in growing microgreens and unique edible flowers, and are experts in uncommon produce.

CORONAVIRUS INDUSTRY SURVIVAL GUIDE: Microgreens and Edible Flower Grower Fresh Origins Hunkers Down and Prepares for Future Openings of Restaurants

Mira Slott, Perishable Pundit Investigator and Special Projects Editor, speaks with a grower of specialty produce, almost completely sold through the foodservice channel, to understand how these types of companies can prevail in such unusual circumstances.

AeroFarms Announces Retail Launch of Microgreens with Amazing Flavor to Disrupt Leafy Greens Category

October 15, 2019 AeroFarms

“We have had tremendous demand and interest in our microgreens, and we are thrilled to be launching at Retail our beautiful, pristine micro mixes that we think will disrupt the leafy greens category with the ultimate in nutrient density and peak favor,” says Marc Oshima, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms.