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SproutsIO, a Revolutionary Smart Microgarden, Makes Growing Produce Indoors Year-Round Possible for Everyone, Everywhere. - October 06, 2016 - SproutsIO
SafeTraces, Inc. Receives Prestigious US Food and Drug Administration Grant
SafeTraces, Inc., a San Francisco Bay Area based company that is developing ground-breaking food safety solutions, today announced that it received a prestigious grant from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant will enable the company to... - October 05, 2016 - SafeTraces, Inc.
SGS Establishes Accredited Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons Analysis Service for Packaging
SGS has introduced an accredited analysis service to help manufacturers identify and prevent the harmful migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from packaging to food product. - September 25, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
ARTivism and Making Real Change
On the 15th of October the Arboretum Foundation in Marbella, Spain is organizing three amazing activities to inspire and engage attendees in the importance of caring for our environment, being more sustainable and making a change. - September 24, 2016 - Fundación Arboretum
Focus on Agri for Economic Growth as Agribusiness Congress East Africa Comes to Kampala in November
There is great excitement in the agricultural sector in Uganda as preparations are underway for the fourth Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference that is taking place in Kampala from 29-30 November. It is the first time that the event is taking place in Uganda. Agribusiness Congress East... - September 17, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
New Sustainable Edible Coating ALOECOAT 1-BIO Improves Food Safety in the Fresh Chile Pepper
ALOECOAT 1-BIO is a new aloe based edible coating which helps chile pepper growers and packers to protect fresh produce of bacteria and fungi, extending shelf life. - September 13, 2016 - ALOE ECO PARK SAPI DE CV
Mr. Aloe Vera: A New Brand of Aloe Leaves in the US Market
Mr. Aloe Vera is a new brand of aloe vera leaves distributed in the US market by Mexican aloe grower Aloe Eco Park. - September 11, 2016 - ALOE ECO PARK SAPI DE CV
Edward Redd Named President of Dotta Foods International
Dotta Foods International, a global manufacturer and importer of preserved and frozen vegetables, fruits, olives, oils, and innovative value added specialty items from Europe and South America, today announced that Edward Redd has assumed the position of Company President effective August 1, 2016. - September 09, 2016 - Dotta Foods
ALOECOAT 1-BIO is a New Aloe Based Edible Coating to Improve Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry
Aloe Eco Park SAPI de CV, a Mexican company, is launching ALOECOAT 1-BIO, a new aloe based edible coating which helps growers and packers to protect fresh produce of bacteria and fungi, extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables, improving food safety and final consumers satisfaction with total sustainability. ALOECOAT 1-BIO contributes to safe fresh produce packing as established in the new Produce Safety Final Rule under Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). - September 07, 2016 - ALOE ECO PARK SAPI DE CV
Cannabis Manifesto Issues Urgent Wake-Up Call to Global Society
The Dà Má Collective has released "Dissolving The Stigma Against Nature’s Oldest & Safest Medicine: a manifesto," which aims to correct public opinion towards the healing herb known as cannabis. The 7-page illustrated manifesto makes the case, supported by 11,000+ years of hard evidence, that any stigma surrounding the use of cannabis (the notion that cannabis is somehow ‘naughty’) is unfounded and unsustainable. - September 06, 2016 - The Da Ma Collective
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. Announces Licensing Agreement with Syngenta
Abbott & Cobb, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of vegetable varieties in the USA and worldwide, announced today that it has completed a long-term agreement to license A&C’s recently patented technology, SuperSeedWare® (SSW®) to Syngenta Seeds, LLC for worldwide use in... - September 02, 2016 - Abbott & Cobb, Inc.
Mehdi Reishi Named 2016 CPG Editor’s Choice Award Finalist by Informa’s SupplySide
Mehdi Reishi Named Among Top CPG Products for Innovation and Market Impact. Informa Exhibitions has named Mehdi Reishi’s Organic Reishi Product Line as one of its finalists for the 2016 SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Awards. Five 2015 consumer packaged goods (CPG) products were... - August 26, 2016 - Mehdi Reishi
An 80th-Year Celebration Gives Back to the Community
The Growing Place Garden Center celebrates 80 years as a local, family-owned business in 2016. They are throwing a party to thank customers and staff and to give back to the community on Saturday, August 27, 2016 12:00-4:00pm at the Naperville location—25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL... - August 21, 2016 - The Growing Place
EconoLux Announces World's First PAR Curve LED "Grow Light on a Chip"
EconoLux Industries Limited, is pleased to announce the introduction of the world's first LED, 100 watt, COB, "LED grow light on a chip," that offers a 90% to 95% match to the PAR curve, while producing high PAR of 3.36 to 3,47 PPFD/Watt (depending on model). - August 20, 2016 - EconoLux Industries
Innovative Solutions – Canadian Medical Cannabis Client Successfully Secures Approval
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced that one of the Company's Canadian-based clients secured approval for their medical cannabis business application. For this specific client, Innovative Solutions designed, and... - August 12, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
Canadian Team Brings Next-Generation Mobile Farms to Market
Farmships (www.farmships.com), a Canadian agricultural research and design company, is expanding options for indoor farming entrepreneurs with a series of new mobile farms. - August 12, 2016 - Farmships
Innovative Solutions Announces New Design & Install Contract with Leading Colorado Cannabis Cultivator
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has secured a new contract to design and install state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology throughout multi cultivation facilities for one of the leading cannabis producers in Colorado. - July 28, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
PathogenDx Enters Into Cooperation Agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Products to Evaluate Its Ultra-Rapid PDx-M Meat Adulteration Technology
PathogenDx, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Food Products to evaluate its ultra-rapid PDx-M meat adulteration and microbial detection technology. PathogenDx has developed a breakthrough technology providing food and meat... - July 27, 2016 - PathogenDx
American Wine Journalist Inducted Into Prestigious Madeira Wine Brotherhood
Seattle-Based Wine Journalist Roy Hersh Honored with Induction Into Prestigious Madeira Wine Brotherhood - July 24, 2016 - For The Love Of Port
New Discovery, ISO-Extracts™ Turns-on Plant Growth While Improving Soil Health and Sustainability of Our Food Supply
Today, Beem Biologics,Inc. is announcing the discovery of ISO-Extracts™, a natural biological complex applied to plants by spray or irrigation. - July 19, 2016 - Beem Biologics, Inc
Innovative Solutions Announces New Contract with 325,000 Sf Greenhouse Facility with California Cannabis Cultivator
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has secured a new contract to design and install state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology throughout eight – 1 acre greenhouse facilities for a total of 325,000 Sf. for the... - July 10, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
Innovative Solutions Announces New Contract Expansion with Large Colorado Based Cannabis Cultivator
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry, today announced it has secured a new contract to design and install state-of-the-art The Sanitization Technology throughout multi cultivation facilities for one of the leading cannabis producers in... - June 24, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
Whole Plant Technologies Introduces New Brand and Website to Coincide with First Sales of Its Grow Tray System
Whole Plant Technologies today introduced the company's new corporate brand and website. The branding reflects both the launch of the company as well as its vision for the future. The launch is well-timed with the first run of the company’s patented Grow Tray System, which is now available... - June 22, 2016 - Whole Plant Technologies
Notis Global Subsidiary EWSD Secures Purchase Order for $300,000 of CBD Oil
Notis Global Inc. (NGBL), a pioneer in the worldwide hemp and CBD oil (cannabidiol) industry, specializing in cultivation, production and consulting, along with its subsidiary ESWD I, LLC, have secured a Purchase Order for $300,000 of CBD oil from a popular regional brand, PrimaCan. Delivery is to... - June 21, 2016 - Notis Global, Inc.
The Growing Place of Naperville to Host Gardener’s Art Festival June 25
The Growing Place of Naperville to Host Gardener’s Art Festival June 25 What: The Growing Place in Naperville is hosting a free, day-long festival day filled with local artists, live music, talks, and treats in their picturesque gardens. When: Saturday, June 25; 9 am until 5 pm Schedule Of... - June 17, 2016 - The Growing Place
The Tehama County Plow Share Project Awarded "2015 Tehama County Food Champion"
The Tehama County Plow Share Project has been awarded the “2015 Tehama County Food Champion” by the Tehama County Food Alliance for it's service to the local school students and community food pantry system. The Tehama County Plow Share Project began in 2014 and is now an almost four... - June 07, 2016 - Tehama County Plow Share Project
Colorado Cannabis Customer Receives Positive Lab Test Results Using Innovative Solutions Technology
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry is excited to announce that one of their Colorado customers have been experiencing significant reductions on Yeast, Mold and Bacteria in their Microbial lab test results of their dried marijuana. Since... - June 06, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
CitroBio, Inc. to Exhibit at #IFT2016 at Booth 4317
CitroBio, Inc., a leader in food safety technology, announced today that it will be exhibiting at Booth 4317 at IFT 2016 in Chicago July 17-19, 2016. CitroBio will be offering in-person food safety consultations and information about its products, including CitroBio Fresh Food Wash, CitroBio CB... - May 20, 2016 - CitroBio, Inc.
Innovative Solutions Announces New Installation in Arizona 350,000 SF Medical Cannabis Greenhouse
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has started Phase 1 installation of state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology in their customer’s 350,000 SF greenhouse. The Sanitization Technology will be installed throughout... - May 17, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
Record-Breaking, Third Agritech Expo in Chisamba Hailed as "Tremendously Successful" by ZNFU
With a record-breaking attendance of 17,605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase in visitors compared to last year’s figure of 11,740. - May 01, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
The Growing Place Celebrates 80 Years in Business
The Growing Place, nursery and flower farm, is celebrating 80 years in business. With locations in Naperville and Aurora, the family-owned business was started in 1936 as Emma’s Perennials selling field-grown perennials and earning a proud reputation for growing the finest perennials in the... - April 16, 2016 - The Growing Place
Ham Farms Rebrands: Increasing Focus on the Customer Relationship
Ham Farms’ core strength has always been the company’s relationship with its buyers and corporate customers. With the company’s continued growth and presence in the retail market, the new www.hamfarms.com highlights its broadened 3 pillared focus on engaging retail customers, integrating new brands, and growing the sweet potato market worldwide. - April 12, 2016 - Ham Farms
Agritech Expo Outreach Programme Has Brought About Big, Positive Changes for School in Chisamba
Some 610 learners and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are reaping the benefits of the Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. - April 07, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
JSE to Speak About Its Cooperation with Zambian Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) on Guaranteed Derivatives Trading at Agritech Expo
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is sponsoring the Commercial Farmers Focus Day workshop at the upcoming Agritech Expo, which will be held in the Zambian agri-hub of Chisamba from 14-16 April. - April 03, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
New Food Labeling Laws Enforced in Thailand
Manufacturers and importers need to prepare and be ready to use new labels that comply with Thai Ministry of Public Health Notification No.367 (2014). - April 02, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
EU Amends Maximum Levels for Tropane Alkaloids in Certain Cereal-Based Foods
SGS expands on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2016/239 to amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids (TA) in certain cereal-based foods for infants and young children. Foodstuffs and product combinations containing cereals imported into EU Member States for distribution or sale must comply... - April 01, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
ZNFU: "At Agritech Expo It is Important for Us to Showcase the Zambian Agricultural Industry in Totality"
"As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. The ZNFU is the owner of the upcoming third edition of Agritech Expo, which is expected to welcome some 15,000 farming professionals in Chisamba from 14-16 April. - March 17, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Grow For It Has Released New Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
An official representative for Grow For It has revealed that the company's much-anticipated survival seeds vault is now available on Amazon.com starting from today. The announcement was made early this morning and served as a welcome surprise for many of Grow For It's customers. "Today, we... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Grow For It Shows Brisk Sales with Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Grow For It has been getting a lot of praise lately for the successful release of its survival seeds vault on Amazon.com. The introduction of this new product has impressed several customers, which led to the significant increase in the company's sales. "We are absolutely overwhelmed by these... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Grow for It to Debut Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Home and Garden America's official brand, Grow For It, released an announcement today regarding the debut of another product. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Great Results for Newly Released Grow for It Survival Seeds Vault
Just one week after its official launching, Grow For It's survival seeds vault has already captured the attention of many customers on Amazon.com. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Giving a Gift of Flowers is a Thoughtful and Honorable Way to Celebrate Women’s Day, March 8
Women’s Day Holiday, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give fresh flowers to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers... - March 08, 2016 - Womens Day Holiday
DownrightNatural Announces Addition of New Easy to Remember Phone Number
Today, DownrightNatural announced that their primary phone number has changed to better serve their customers. The new number is (856) 431-GROW [(856) 431-4769]. Positive Customer Impact “Many of our customers had a difficult time remembering our old primary phone number. Now that it is... - March 08, 2016 - DownrightNatural
Meet Spectrum King LED at Spannabis 2016 at Booth 187
Spectrum King LED, a technology company in the LED grow light industry, will promote and display their products at booth 187 at Spannabis 2016 in March. - March 03, 2016 - Spectrum King LED
Grow for It to Release New Survival Seeds Vault Soon
Grow For It, the official brand name for Home and Garden America's gardening products, has confirmed that its new survival seeds vault will soon be made available online. A spokesperson for the company released a statement today regarding the status of the upcoming product: "We are now at the... - March 02, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Home And Garden America CEO Invites Customers to Register Their Iron-Clad Satisfaction Warranty
Home and Garden America, producer of the best-selling 50 Varieties Survival Seeds Pack and the 105 Varieties Complete Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com, has recently released a special satisfaction warranty that is available to all valued customers. The said satisfaction warranty offers instant... - March 02, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Large German Pavilion at Agritech Expo Shows Growing German Interest in Zambian Agri Sector
“Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double compared to last year. Martin Botzian, Head of... - February 28, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
DownrightNatural Announces Availability of Organic Tomato Seeds
Over 450 varieties of Organic Heirloom Tomato Seeds available for this growing season. - February 16, 2016 - DownrightNatural
Agritech Expo Partner Musika Says "Zambia in a Good Position to Take Full Advantage of Its Agricultural Assets in the Future"
“It is an over-worn cliché to say that Zambia will one day become the ‘bread basket’ of the region but there is no doubt that, despite of current challenges, the future of Zambia’s farmers, both small and large scale, as suppliers of food products to the region and as... - February 14, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Conscious Impact Organization Uses HAGA’s Heirloom Seeds Kit for Its Greenhouse Project in Nepal
As a long-time advocate for organic gardening and sustainable living, Home and Garden America is humbled that the Conscious Impact organization is planting the brand’s heirloom seeds in their newly built greenhouse in Takure, Sindhupalchok, Nepal. Conscious Impact is a non-profit... - February 12, 2016 - Home and Garden America