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How Windset Farms is transforming greenhouse agriculture

Iain — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:23:16 +0000

Windset Farms® grew from humble origins. In 1996 Steven and John Newell began the business on their family farm in British Columbia (BC). Steven outlines how the company grew into the powerhouse it is today. “We began with a four-acre bell pepper greenhouse. By 2003, we obtained a marketing agency license from the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission, which allowed us to establish our own brand in BC…

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How Michigan Sugar Company plans to produce 80 million additional pounds of sugar without planting another acre of sugar beets

Iain — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:04:00 +0000

Things are getting even sweeter at Michigan Sugar Company thanks to the largest capital investment made in the company’s nearly 120-year history. In May 2024, the grower-owned cooperative began operations of its new, $109 million molasses desugarization facility, located on the grounds of its sugar beet processing plant in Bay City, Michigan. The facility allows Michigan Sugar to process and…

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How The Nutrition Group has grown to serve people of all ages

Iain — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Beginning in 1975, The Nutrition Group is a third-generation family-owned business focused on food service management and facility management services. Jessica Anzelone, Managing Director, expands on the company’s history. “We began as a small company providing meals for summer camps, senior congregate dining programs and a few school districts. Since then, we’ve grown exponentially from serving…

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Inside the important role food science must play in upcoming food and agriculture legislation

Iain — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:55:11 +0000

With a new administration comes a new era of uncertainty around the future of food and the legislation that will shape it for years to come. Food and nutrition security, food safety, and sustainable food systems will be on the docket as key legislation like the Farm Bill and the Food Traceability Rule are poised to make a big impact on the food and agricultural communities in the coming years. Now…

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How Harpers Feeds cares for the animals that feed the nation

Iain — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:19:00 +0000

Combining exceptional local knowledge, customer service and attention to detail with outstanding technical expertise, Harpers Feeds produces high-quality animal feeds that are trusted by farmers throughout the UK’s South West. Acutely aware that every farm has different requirements, the company prides itself on making products that suit each specific system and species…

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Singapore’s High-Tech Farming Dreams Falter as Food Security Plan Faces Setbacks

sarahrudge — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:28:53 +0000

Singapore’s ambitious “30 by 30” initiative, which aims to produce 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, is encountering significant challenges. Despite initial enthusiasm for high-tech urban farming, the country’s reliance on food imports, coupled with high operational costs and limited land space, continues to hinder progress. Launched in response to vulnerabilities in global food…

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How Applegate Farms’ mission supports a healthier food system

Iain — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:58:41 +0000

In the US, around 70 percent of antibiotics go to animals, not people, which can lead to the creation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their stomachs. For over 30 years, Applegate Farms (Applegate) has made it its mission to produce high-quality natural and organic meat products from animals raised humanely, without antibiotics or growth hormones. This practice goes hand-in-hand with the…

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Discover how RD Johns’ forward thinking leads the wholesale and meat industry with sustainable farming practices and an innovative Test Kitchen

Iain — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:33:16 +0000

The last time we spoke with Andrew Johns, Managing Director and Owner, we learned about RD Johns’ (RDJ) rich history and vast product portfolio encompassing fresh butchery, frozen food, chilled, ambient, and non-food items. Ten months later, Andrew fills us in on recent developments within the company. “Recently, we made a significant £2 million investment in remodeling our butchery department.

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Through innovation and expertise in rapeseed processing, Yelo is paving the way for a more sustainable future

Iain — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:50:52 +0000

From its first-of-its-kind crushing facility in the heart of England, Yelo Enterprises (Yelo) processes only 100 percent UK-grown, Red Tractor farm assured rapeseed to produce high-quality, proudly British, refined rapeseed oil. This approach supports UK farmers finding a domestic market for their crop, as well as contributes to improved food security and reduces imports thereby reducing transport…

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First aid for mental health in the food sector

Iain — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:01:42 +0000

In today’s volatile food sector, it is becoming ever more important for businesses to support colleagues who might be experiencing a mental health issue at work. Being adequately trained in first aid is one thing, but it’s important to recognize that it is an evolving topic and one that involves continuous education. Smaller food businesses in particular are often not equipped to deal with mental…

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