Nirit Seeds and TomaTech Acquired and Merged at a Value of Over $60M

January 6, 2022 TomaTech

Nirit Seeds and TomaTech specialize in breeding vegetable seeds, primarily tomatoes. AP Partners Fund, a leading Israeli private equity fund, and Discount Capital (an investment house) acquired the two companies at a value of over $60 million with the aim of merging them and creating the largest Israeli vegetable breeding seeds company. The new company will benefit from significant synergies and unique R&D capabilities that will drive accelerated growth in the global vegetables markets.

“University of Arizona Research Project Discovers Consumer Demand for Specialty Bell Peppers”

December 3, 2021 Agtools

The study showed that consumers seem to be driving the market for high-quality greenhouse and shade house peppers and cucumbers. Colored peppers from Mexico demonstrate a strong preference from consumers, retailers, and wholesalers. Mexican cucumbers, English, Persian and mini cucumbers have continued to grow market share due to prime growing conditions and superior packing standards. The Super Select “slicer” cucumber from Mexico continues to set the standard.

Pure Flavor Meeting Consumer Needs for Organic Vegetables

September 13, 2021 Pure Flavor

With more people seeking out organic options in the produce aisle than ever before, Pure Flavor® is connecting with shoppers to promote their extensive line of organic veggies as a healthy and convenient lifestyle choice. 

Nature Fresh Farms Double its Ohio Operations with More Organic Acreage in Newly Announced Expansion

September 10, 2021 Nature Fresh Farms

Nature Fresh Farms has confirmed the expansion of their Ohio operations increasing their Organic acreage as well as a plans to build a new Distribution Center.

Hazel Tech Honeydew Quality Solutions Continue to Strengthen Grower Alliance, LLC’s Premium Melon Program

September 8, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and fight food waste, continues to ensure optimal honeydew shelf-life at AZ- based produce distributor, Grower Alliance LLC. The company is one of the largest exclusively owned produce distributors of wholesale fruits and vegetables in North America. Grower Alliance specializes in honeydew, table grapes, cantaloupe, mini and regular watermelon, multiple varieties of peppers and cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, and squash.