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Alliance for Food and Farming: Studies, Government Data Discredit “Dirty Dozen” List

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.

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  • The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.
  • From Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “Dirty Dozen” report: “The Shoppers Guide does not incorporate risk assessment into the calculations.
  • The Alliance for Food and Farming is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers.
  • Alliance contributors are limited to farmers of fruits and vegetables, companies that sell, market or ship fruits and vegetables or organizations that represent produce farmers.

ProducePay Launches Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314695622/en/
    Example report and detail made available to fresh produce buyers to track and manage produce shipments in ProducePay's Visibility solution.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    By combining best-in-class technology with on-the-ground agronomists, this solution adds a critical capability to the company’s Predictable Commerce Programs, giving growers and buyers greater control of their businesses in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable fresh produce supply chain.
  • ProducePay assesses and tracks produce from the field to the store, giving farmers credibility and buyers the quality assurance they value.
  • In 2024 alone, the company is expected to finance more than $2 billion in fresh produce transactions.

GrowGeneration Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results; Provides First Quarter and Full Year 2024 Guidance

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Net revenues decreased $5.0 million, or 9%, to $49.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to $54.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

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  • Net revenues decreased $5.0 million, or 9%, to $49.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to $54.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • Net revenues for same-store sale locations open for the same period in 2022 and 2023 were $35.6 million in the fourth quarter 2023, compared to $37.0 million in the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Gross profit was $11.6 million for the fourth quarter 2023, an increase of $2.1 million, compared to gross profit of $9.6 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA(1) was a loss of $3.7 million in the fourth quarter 2023, compared to a loss of $10.2 million in the fourth quarter 2022.

Embracing Spring: A Senior's Guide to Prep for Spring According to Lisa M. Cini

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Preparing for spring is not just about deep cleaning; it’s about creating an environment and lifestyle that supports well-being, safety, and joy.

Key Points: 
  • Preparing for spring is not just about deep cleaning; it’s about creating an environment and lifestyle that supports well-being, safety, and joy.
  • “Spring is a season of renewal, making it the perfect time for seniors to refresh their surroundings, routines, and social connections,” says Lisa M. Cini President / CEO of Mosaic Design Studio .
  • If you haven't used something in the past year, consider donating it or giving it to someone who can use it.
  • Lisa is also the founder of BestLivingTech.com offering tech products that help seniors embrace aging and living independently.

China Agriculture Equipment Market Trends and Forecast Report, 2023-2024 and 2030 Featuring John Deere, AGCO, CLAAS, First Tractor Co, Kubota, CNH Industrial, and Valmont - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The "China Agriculture Equipment Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "China Agriculture Equipment Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • China has presented a strategic focus on agricultural mechanization to bridge this gap and improve agricultural machinery's scientific and technological innovation ability.
  • Using equipment that has improved the amount of automation has been a boon for the China agriculture equipment market share.
  • This dynamic panorama displays a shift towards sustainable, technology-driven agriculture, positioning China as a critical participant in the worldwide agriculture equipment market.

True Food Kitchen Unveils Brand New Seasonal Spring Menu

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Food Kitchen, a leader focused on high quality, sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients, is excited to announce the debut of its new Spring menu. Guided by the principle of Real Food for Real Life – True Food prioritizes feel good food that fuels, as seen in these innovative new features brimming with fresh flavors, delectable new dishes, drinks, and desserts.

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  • PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Food Kitchen, a leader focused on high quality, sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients, is excited to announce the debut of its new Spring menu.
  • This menu rollout is one of the biggest for the brand with over 20 new menu items and hot off the introduction of True Food's TRUE Standards.
  • With this debut, True Food brings forth an array of innovative dishes, providing something on the menu for every palate.
  • True Food Kitchen's new Spring Menu is available at all 45 locations starting today.

SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge Debuts on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Welcoming Guests to an All-Inclusive Eco-Luxe Retreat

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

CORCOVADO, Costa Rica, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, today announced the grand opening of SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge (CWL). CWL uniquely sits at the intersection of two thriving ecosystems: Corcovado National Park, which is known as the world's most biologically intense terrestrial ecosystem, and the Isla del Caño Biologic Reserve, a vibrant marine ecosystem. The all-inclusive 189-acre private reserve is 100% off the grid, offering a blend of environmentally conscious accommodations, local and sustainably sourced gourmet cuisine, first-class service, and a range of immersive adventures from professionally guided interpretive jungle treks to marine biologist-led snorkeling through coral reefs teeming with marine life.

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  • SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is located on the edge of Corcovado National Park – the crown jewel of Costa Rica's world-renowned national park system – on the Osa Peninsula, in one of the largest low-lying tropical rainforests on the planet.
  • SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is 100% off the grid and was designed with sustainability at its core.
  • Additionally, SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge holds a Certification for Tourism Sustainability and is recognized at the prestigious Elite level recognition, the highest achievement within the program.
  • For more information or to book a stay at SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, please visit www.scphotel.com/corcovado .

REDUCED secures EUR 6 million financing led by Novo Holdings to scale its natural food ingredients business

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.
  • The global market for savoury food ingredients is estimated to be worth more than EUR 31.5 billion, and EUR 8.8 billion for global clean label savoury flavourings2.
  • REDUCED currently supplies more than 100 food service businesses, and delivers ingredients to food manufacturers in collaboration with leading food ingredient suppliers.
  • In Denmark, we have a tradition for creating high-value food ingredients companies, and we strongly believe REDUCED could be the next one."

REDUCED secures EUR 6 million financing led by Novo Holdings to scale its natural food ingredients business

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.
  • The global market for savoury food ingredients is estimated to be worth more than EUR 31.5 billion, and EUR 8.8 billion for global clean label savoury flavourings2.
  • REDUCED currently supplies more than 100 food service businesses, and delivers ingredients to food manufacturers in collaboration with leading food ingredient suppliers.
  • In Denmark, we have a tradition for creating high-value food ingredients companies, and we strongly believe REDUCED could be the next one."

ProGro BIO Introduces Consumer Home & Garden Microbial Products Line

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ProGro BIO has announced the introduction of a microbial soil inoculant product line targeted for home and garden enthusiasts.

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  • ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ProGro BIO has announced the introduction of a microbial soil inoculant product line targeted for home and garden enthusiasts.
  • The line initially includes five products targeting tomato, fruit & berry, flower & shrub, vegetable and lawn.
  • The products are powered by Rhizol, the industry's most innovative 100% organic microbial formulation on the market today.
  • "The expansion of our already successful agricultural soil inoculant business into a line of products targeted to the home garden and lawn enthusiast made perfect sense," said Blake Young, CEO of ProGro BIO.