The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has come up with a plethora of ways to promote the state’s fruits and vegetables through the Fresh From Florida retail promotion this spring.
While making no recommendations, the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued reports showing big effects of U.S. imports of squash and cucumbers on the domestic market.
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
Strawberries aren’t ready yet this fall so far, but on Nov. 26, 2020, strawberry shipments from Florida had 4,923 packages of eight 1-pound containers with lids — or almost 40,000 pounds, according to the AMS.
When it comes to fall and early winter produce in Florida, it depends on the hurricane season. And yes, growers and marketers also watch for any frosts that pop up in what’s supposed to be the Sunshine State.
Despite forecasts for a smaller production of all oranges and grapefruits this year, Florida citrus growers said favorable growing conditions are resulting in a strong, high-quality Florida citrus crop.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, calling for federal action to address continued unfair foreign trade practices.
Florida’s Port Manatee and Del Monte Fresh Produce NA Inc. have reached an agreement to keep the company’s fruit imports coming into seaport until at least 2026, with options through 2036.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.
Florida tomato growers and Mexican tomato importers continue to tussle over the terms of the suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. re-introduced legislation to help Florida fruit and vegetable growers combat unfair trade practices “by countries like Mexico,” according to a news release.
With citrus harvest ending from Florida in May, citrus distributor PJ Citrus, Doral, Fla., will source citrus from California, said Julyann Borges, president of the company.
With demand for locally sourced produce on the rise, Lipman Family Farms is advancing its commitment to family-operated farms through the Lipman Local program.
Despite a decrease in citrus production, the Florida citrus industry contributed more value to the state of Florida in 2019-20 than the previous season.
Berry grower-marketer Wish Farms hosted a rockin' party — called PixieRock! — for the public to celebrate its new headquarters in Plant City, Fla, and proceeds went to several charities.
“Since 2005, citrus growers have been plagued by citrus greening—a yield- and quality-robbing disease complex that has devastated the industry—causing farm gate losses of more than $8 billion,” says Ryan Bond.
All humility aside, it’s good to be first. Florida is the first state in the U.S. to have ripe, marketable peaches each year, a point of pride for the state’s growers and marketers.
James “Jamie” Fussell Jr. is the new director of labor relations at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, replacing Mike Carlton, who retired in November.
This should be a good year for Florida citrus with grower-shippers reporting good growing conditions for oranges and grapefruit, and some suppliers adding increasingly popular easy peelers.
Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered formal comment to the U.S. International Trade Commission on two investigations into imports of strawberries and bell peppers into the American market.
Consumers typically turn to citrus to load up on vitamin C during cold and flu season, but this year, suppliers hope they’ll stock up on even more grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons to keep COVID-19 at bay.
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) are issuing a Certificate of Animal Movement to Mr. and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole.
Dan Duda, CEO and former president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, will retire after 40 years from the six-generation family-owned company effective December 31, 2020.
Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are developing an app to pick the best regional treatment options for the state’s avocado laurel wilt disease.
Florida’s citrus harvest in early November continued with navel and Hamlin oranges, red grapefruit and Fallglo and Early Pride tangerines, mostly for the fresh market, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Additional COVID-19 testing sites in Florida’s Miami-Dade, Hendry, and St. Lucie counties are available for farmworkers as the fall harvest season begins, the Florida Department of Agriculture has announced.
PGIM Real Estate and Bridge Development Partners have secured $67 million in financing to develop a 312,103-square-foot cold storage facility in Hialeah, Fla.
Florida’s fall crops may be safe from a devastating hurricane this year, although it’s been a pretty wet planting season with a pandemic that never seems to end and growing competition from imports.
Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle take you through the big stories of the week, from developments related to H-2A wages to company news born from increased demand for online grocery services.