Hard cider promises to be another direct-to-consumer business, joining farm wineries and in-town craft breweries in serving upscale clientele. Old Stone Cider, produced by the Gruber family at Old Stone Farm, Landenberg, Pennsylvania, is on the cutting edge of the market. In many ways, however, hard cider is an old-fashioned drink. Colonists brought the seeds … Read more
Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. Volm Companies and Wyma Solutions Announce North American Strategic Partnership Volm Companies announced a formal strategic partnership with Wyma Solutions. The partnership will allow Volm Companies and Wyma … Read more
Though it took Kim Butz just under six months to assemble a harmonized U.S. Department of Agriculture GAP food safety plan for her employer, once finished, it cost Red Earth CSA of Kempton, Pennsylvania, more than $30,000 in facility improvement costs to achieve compliance. – USDA’s GAP-GHP Program The harmonized plan is the tougher of the … Read more
Hosted by the United Fresh Produce Association, the United Fresh Convention will bring together growers, producers, shippers and wholesalers showcasing the newest trends in food, technology and business. This year, the show starts off with two education conferences: FreshTEC and FreshMKT from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 13. Following the two expos, the opening … Read more
The International Congress on Controlled Environment Agriculture took place in Panama May 17-19 where many of the thought leaders and influencers met to discuss the theories and trends involved in indoor and greenhouse growing. Here are some highlights of the three-day event: – Controlled Environment Agriculture Recap Closed Plant Production System: The plant factory In … Read more