The grants will support collaborative efforts from Oregon State University and Rutgers University with local farmers, producers and distributors to advance sustainability and efficiency in the hazelnut industry.
Through a partnership with Wolfe's Neck Center, KIND will have line of sight to ensure over 30% of its almond supply chain is leveraging regenerative practices on a mass-balance basis by 2025.
The acquisition of this almond-only facility in Turlock, Calif. eliminates the need for Once Again to ship almonds cross-country between California and its headquarters in upstate New York.
This new group brings together four Duravant operating companies to deliver a portfolio of optical sorters, vibratory conveyers, graders and other processing solutions for walnuts, almonds and pistachios, as well as dried fruits.
Ontario-based Nuts For Cheese, maker of dairy-free, plant-based, artisanal cheeses, has announced a $5.35 million round of funding led by Forage Capital Partners along with CPG veterans Mike Fata and Dror Balshine.
