The Belvidere-based company's line of sustainably grown leafy greens will soon be available at Morton Williams Supermarkets, a member of Iselin-based supermarket co-cop Allegiance Retail Services LLC.
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Assembly advances bill that would designate NJ’s official ‘state juice’
The proposal was inspired by fourth graders in Cinnaminson Township who were studying state symbols and, noticing the fruit's lack of inclusion, pitched the idea.
Read More »Edible Garden: Michigan greenhouse to be up and running in early 2023
The hydroponic farming company from Belvidere expects to complete the phase one buildout of the 5-acre site ahead of schedule, with phase two expected to commence in January.
Read More »Raw, unprocessed honey now exempt from NJ’s cottage food law
Newly enacted legislation removes the sweetener from the list of items covered by the new regulations governing the sale of home-baked goods.
Read More »AeroFarms plans further expansion in the Middle East
In an effort to meet growing demand for its sustainably grown leafy greens, the Newark-based indoor agriculture company plans to open a new vertical farm in Qatar.
Read More »Edible Garden spices up offerings with Pulp acquisition
Jim Kras, CEO of the Belvidere-based buyer, said, "We believe there is significant potential for these on-trend products based on consumer demand for flavorful and well-packaged products that are all-natural, preservative-free, sustainably produced and fresher than traditional sauces."
Read More »Edible Garden expands its sustainable controlled environment ag to Michigan
The Belvidere-based company acquired a 5-acre facility that it says puts it closer to distributors and customers, and is expected to produce capacity to support up to $20 million in annualized revenue.
Read More »Report: 27 NJ farmers lost $1.3M to deer damage in one year alone
Researchers conducted case studies about the producers' experiences regarding environmental damage, safety concerns, management challenges and impacts to operations as the animal's population has grown.
Read More »Ramapo College receives $455K grant for sustainability program
The initiative will create a vertical farm, allow for the creation of jobs for young adults with autism, and offer valuable learning experience for students.
Read More »Rutgers Cooperative Extension to offer free virtual workshop to women farmers
The free, virtual program marks 10 years of Annie’s Project New Jersey, a risk management educational program that offers tools to succeed by focusing on five areas of farm risk: marketing and pricing, financial management, human and personal, production and legal.
Read More »AeroFarms expands distribution to 350+ Stop & Shop locations
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island stores will now receive the Newark-based vertical farmer's high-quality produce all year round.
Read More »AeroFarms-Spring Valley merger needs more cash to go forward
The companies are pursuing additional capital sources that must be agreeable to both parties with a goal to close the deal - if they agree - by Sept. 24, just over three weeks away.
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