Author: Hithaishi CB

GetBlok Farms© has entered into a two-year renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America (ENGIE). This renewable energy purchase includes Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from the Priddy Wind Project (Mills County, Texas). GetBlok Farms© will receive RECs to match the forecasted consumption for its hydroponics farm in West Aliquippa (PA).  The Green-e® certified RECs in this agreement are determined by the Center for Resource Solutions to be independently verified to represent the environmental benefits of one MWh of renewable energy. Over the term of this agreement, the RECs will equal 100% of GetBlok Farms© demand and avoid the equivalent CO2 emissions from…

The new market access supports the horticultural sector in meeting their target of becoming a $20 billion sector by 2030 A new shipment of Hass avocados from Western Australia has arrived in Thailand. Following an agreement signed earlier this year between the two countries to export avocados through a new market access deal, two shipments of nearly six tonnes of avocados arrived in Thailand this week.  Australian avocado growers have wanted to export to Thailand for a number of years, and this signed agreement is a great step forward in our trading relationship. The new market access supports the horticultural…

The partnership will accelerate customs clearance of agro-fishery goods, promoting trade and investment in agricultural and aquatic products to boost businesses The Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on September 16 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation in China’s Nanning city. Under the MoU, the two sides agreed to jointly develop cooperation in agriculture and rural development as well as promote trade and investment in the agricultural sector, toward the goals of achieving sustainable growth in agro-fishery trade and investment in agriculture between the two…

The acquisition marks an expansion of AgroFresh’s pioneering produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries. AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global leader in AgTech innovation specializing in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, announces the completion of its acquisition of Tessara. South African based Tessara is an industry-leading provider of intelligent packaging solutions for preserving fresh produce, specializing in SO2 generating sheets to prevent decay in table grapes, berries, and flowers. The acquisition of Tessara is an exciting next chapter for AgroFresh, furthering its mission to prevent food loss/waste across the produce supply-chain by providing a range of science-based freshness…

The 64,000 sq. ft. production & seed cleaning facility sits on 35 acres, Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), part of the KENT Corporation family of companies headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, has acquired a flour manufacturing and warehouse facility in Oskaloosa, Iowa. GPC’s acquisition further deepens its longstanding heritage of offering innovative, high-quality, plant-based ingredients that consumers worldwide seek, based on the success of its soy and chickpea milling operations in Grinnell, Iowa. The 64,000 sq. ft. production & seed cleaning facility sits on 35 acres, allowing for ample future growth, and product offering diversification, along with strategic vertical integration within other…

Agtonomy debuts first all-electric electrostatic smart sprayer prototype designed for specialty crops at FIRA USA Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture, announced today a partnership with OnTarget to develop an all-electric, electrostatic autonomous smart sprayer, ushering in the next generation of advanced, smart spray solutions for sustainable agriculture. The first all-electric, electrostatic smart sprayer prototype designed specifically for specialty crop producers will make its public debut at the FIRA USA  ag robotics and autonomy show, taking place from September 19-21 in Salinas Sports Complex. Agtonomy’s 2024 pilot program spanning across the West Coast will give early-adopter growers…

Women of Agro Award launches category to recognize researchers in the sector with an incentive of R$ 15 thousand   Bayer has partnered with the Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG) on an initiative that recognizes the protagonism of 45 rural producers from various parts of Brazil. Four researchers are competing for the title and the linked institution will receive R$15,000 as an incentive. Voting is open until October 5. An award category for Science and Research is introduced as an acknowledgment of women’s role in various aspects of agribusiness. Bayer invests around 2.8 billion euros per year in research and development because it…

The fair has a total exhibition area of ​​more than 100,000 square meters and has attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries and regions. The 30th Yangling China Agricultural High-Tech Fair will be held on September 19 at the agricultural science and technology center in Yangling City, China. in Shaanxi province , western China, with an event focused on soil health and food security. The fair has a total exhibition area of ​​more than 100,000 square meters and has attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries and regions. According to the organizing committee, more than 9,000 new achievements in science and technology,…

T. Hasegawa introduces tomato boostract flavour modifier to solve supply shortages T. Hasegawa USA, one of the world’s top food & beverage flavor manufacturers, is addressing supply chain shortages with a novel technology designed to decrease reliance on tomato paste, in response to rising material costs and product shortages.   This week, the company introduced Tomato BOOSTRACT™, a natural flavor modifier that amplifies the taste and texture of tomatoes in a wide variety of products ranging from sauces, ketchup, soups, salsa and more. The new technology was developed in response to severely limited tomato crop supplies in the U.S. as record summer rains saturated California tomato fields,…

The capital will be invested in profitably scaling Indigo’s unique science and technology to boost farm revenues and de-carbonize the planet Indigo Ag, the premier sustainability partner of the agriculture industry, announced that it has raised over $250 million to drive innovation and growth in its sustainable agriculture programs and better serve its customers and partners. The successful investment round signals market validation of the company’s strategy and confidence in Indigo’s unique ability to drive farmer and agribusiness success at scale. The funding round includes existing investors, led by Flagship Pioneering, and new investors, including the State of Michigan Retirement System, one of…