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BRIGHTFARMS ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE SALAD KIT DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN CHEESE FROM SUPPLIER: RIZO LOPEZ FOODS, INC.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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IRVINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a voluntary recall initiated by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. who produces and supplies cheese products, BrightFarms is voluntarily recalling its Southwest Chipotle salad kit with best-by-dates between 12/31/23 and 2/22/24 due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes in the Cotija Cheese, an ingredient found in the salad kit.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a voluntary recall initiated by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. who produces and supplies cheese products, BrightFarms is voluntarily recalling its Southwest Chipotle salad kit with best-by-dates between 12/31/23 and 2/22/24 due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes in the Cotija Cheese, an ingredient found in the salad kit.
  • Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
  • Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women.
  • The affected cheese product is contained in a fully enclosed and sealed plastic "masterpack" placed inside the kit and contains a best-by-date through 3/27/24.

BRIGHTFARMS RECALLS SPINACH AND SALAD KITS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK AS A RESULT OF SUPPLIER ELEMENT FARMS RECALL

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SELINSGROVE, Pa., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightFarms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, New Jersey farm and distributed under the BrightFarms brand because the spinach has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Key Points: 
  • SELINSGROVE, Pa., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightFarms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, New Jersey farm and distributed under the BrightFarms brand because the spinach has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Due to potential cross-contamination, BrightFarms is also issuing a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of four salad kit products (shown below) from its Selinsgrove, PA facility.
  • The recalled products were distributed to retailers in seven states including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • Information about the "best by" date, UPC, and facility code can be found at the bottom of the package.

Leading Indoor Spinach Grower BrightFarms Enters Exclusive Licensing Deal With Partner Element Farms

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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IRVINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark move for sustainable agriculture, BrightFarms is teaming up with Element Farms to set a new standard for indoor-grown produce in the Northeast. Both trailblazers in sustainable, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), this mutually beneficial partnership allows BrightFarms to distribute Element Farms' indoor-grown spinach throughout the Northeast under the BrightFarms brand, further satisfying the strong consumer demand for high-quality, locally grown spinach.

Key Points: 
  • Both trailblazers in sustainable, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), this mutually beneficial partnership allows BrightFarms to distribute Element Farms' indoor-grown spinach throughout the Northeast under the BrightFarms brand, further satisfying the strong consumer demand for high-quality, locally grown spinach.
  • "This partnership with Element Farms is an important step forward for BrightFarms.
  • "BrightFarms has been the leader in indoor spinach production since we launched the product in retail stores in 2016.
  • Partnering with Element Farms gives us greater supply leveraging two models for successful spinach production."

Cox Automotive Names Scott LeTourneau Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive announced today that Scott LeTourneau will become its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 19, 2023. LeTourneau has been with Cox since 2012 in various corporate development roles, most recently serving as senior vice president of corporate development for parent company Cox Enterprises. He is a proven finance leader with deep expertise in executing strategic corporate transactions and developing diversified growth strategies. At Cox Automotive, LeTourneau will have responsibility for all finance functions and the company's financial solutions business, NextGear Capital. 

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive announced today that Scott LeTourneau will become its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 19, 2023.
  • "I am excited to add Scott LeTourneau to our outstanding leadership team at Cox Automotive," said Steve Rowley, president, Cox Automotive.
  • He concludes an incredible 41-year career, including an 11-year run at Cox Communications and six years as chief financial officer for Cox Automotive.
  • "Cox Automotive is a dynamic business that is leading the fast-paced automotive industry during a period of significant evolution," said Scott LeTourneau, EVP and chief financial officer of Cox Automotive.

CORRECTION NOTICE: New Hampshire Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of lēf Farms "Spice" Packaged Salad Greens: Recall Canceled

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CONCORD, N.H., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week's recall announcement concerning lēf Farms "Spice" Packaged Salad Greens.

Key Points: 
  • CONCORD, N.H., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week's recall announcement concerning lēf Farms "Spice" Packaged Salad Greens.
  • The products from lēf Farms are safe and the recall has been canceled.
  • Upon being informed, lēf Farms voluntarily initiated a recall of the potentially affected products, prioritizing the health and safety of their customers.
  • This is a correction to the press release issued on May 4, 2023 with the headline: "lēf Farms Recalls "Spice" Packaged Salad Greens Because of Possible Health Risk."

Cox Enterprises Impact Report: Our Future Is Our Legacy

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises released its 2022 Impact Report that takes a deep dive into how the company is addressing the most critical issues facing our world today. 

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Impact Report, Our Future Is Our Legacy, affirms Cox's core values and lays out goals, actions and progress to address today's most pressing problems.
  • "The metrics we measure tell a story, inspiring us to stay motivated and press forward," said Alex Taylor, Cox Enterprises chairman and CEO.
  • Empowered 2.8 million people through Cox Communications' digital equity programs and partnered with True Impact to quantify our efforts.
  • Volunteered 68,000+ hours across 6,800 events tracked through our employee engagement platform, Cox Impact.

BrightFarms Expands with Four New Regional Salad Greenhouse Hubs

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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IRVINGTON, N.Y., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightFarms, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, is expanding with four new regional greenhouse hubs offering sustainably grown leafy greens to more people across the Eastern and Central U.S. The new locations will begin shipping to retailers in 2024 to help fulfill increasing demand. This expansion and commitment to innovation is expected to set BrightFarms up for 10x revenue growth.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion and commitment to innovation is expected to set BrightFarms up for 10x revenue growth.
  • Each regional hub will also create more than 250 jobs in the agricultural sector - more than 1,000 total - at full scale.
  • At BrightFarms, we've built a better solution," said Steve Platt, chief executive officer of BrightFarms.
  • BrightFarms' greenhouse model also puts sustainability initiatives at the forefront helping to further its commitment to the planet.

Indoor Farming Technology Global Market Report 2022

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Indoor Farming Technology Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Indoor Farming Technology Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global indoor farming technology market.
  • The indoor farming technology market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides indoor farming technology market statistics, including indoor farming technology industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a indoor farming technology market share, detailed indoor farming technology market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the indoor farming technology industry.
  • The rising adoption of vertical farming of agriculture is likely to contribute the growth of the indoor farming technology market.

Global Indoor Farming Technology is Increasing Agriculture Production Using Less Water and Land Resources - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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Rising awareness about the consumption of residue-free food has cleared the pathway for innovative techniques such as indoor farming.

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  • Rising awareness about the consumption of residue-free food has cleared the pathway for innovative techniques such as indoor farming.
  • Agriculture needs to adapt to use less water and pesticides, make crops less vulnerable to climate change, meanwhile provide more consistent yields.
  • When compared to outside farming, indoor farms recirculate and reuse water, requiring 95 percent less water to cultivate the same crops.
  • The average production of standard lettuce farming doubled when cultivated vertically, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

Global $1.05 Bn Vertical Farming Crops Markets to 2028: Rising Awareness and Adoption Regarding Terraponics & AI-Controlled Vertical Farms Gaining Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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The vertical farming crops market was valued at US$ 282.80 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 1,057.75 million by 2028.

Key Points: 
  • The vertical farming crops market was valued at US$ 282.80 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 1,057.75 million by 2028.
  • Vertical farming crops are grown in vertically stacked containers or trays containing nutrient media.
  • Vertical farming is gaining traction with rising urbanization and the growing uptake of modern agricultural practices that give better yield.
  • In terms of the end-use industry, the vertical farming crops market has been categorized into food retail and food service.