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display of bananas
Retail
Consumer demand for bananas still strong, suppliers say
The U.S. imported about 10.4 billion pounds, up from 10.2 billion pounds in 2023, according to the USDA.
March 13, 2025 12:45 PM
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Tom Burfield
The Onion House pack machine
Retail
Onion consumer packs continue upward trend
Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly.
March 11, 2025 01:00 PM
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Tom Burfield
Bananas
Produce Crops
Banana suppliers dealing with higher costs
Rising costs for farm inputs, labor, transportation and more are creating pressure to balance profitability and retail prices.
February 27, 2025 03:22 PM
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Tom Burfield
Eagle Eye Produce yellow potatoes in field
Produce Crops
Eagle Eye Produce reports strong start to year
The company is upgrading the packing facility at its flagship warehouse in Idaho Falls with new artificial intelligence sorting equipment for red and yellow potatoes.
February 28, 2025 07:49 AM
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Tom Burfield
Eagle Eye Produce harvest
Produce Crops
As potato sales volume rises, growers optimistic about 2025 crop
Total grocery store fresh potato sales were up 3% last year to about 4.8 billion pounds, according to Potatoes USA.
February 27, 2025 02:57 PM
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Tom Burfield
Richard Campbell, senior vice president of global operations for Ciruli Bros. LLC, checks Champagne (ataulfo) mangoes in Chiapas, Mexico.
Produce Crops
Great crop of Mexican mangoes expected after slow start
Cold weather and some light rain in February have affected early numbers for the crop, but growers expect things to pick up relatively soon.
March 05, 2025 07:58 AM
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Tom Burfield
basket of red and yellow potatoes
People
Northland Potato Growers Association presents awards
Fourth-generation family farm operator Loren Estad and potato pathology research specialist Dean Peterson were recently honored by the organization.
March 04, 2025 11:58 AM
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Tom Burfield
TarpLessSX ripening system from Thermal Technologies Inc.
Packer Tech
TarpLess ripening system enhances banana quality, says Thermal Technologies
The system can be controlled on-site from touch screens at the front of the room or a centralized PC with optional remote access via smartphones.
March 03, 2025 12:54 PM
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Tom Burfield
Little Bear Produce onion field
Produce Crops
Texas onion harvest off to solid start
Harvest already is underway for some growers, and others are expected to start clipping onions by mid-March.
March 03, 2025 11:30 AM
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Tom Burfield
potatoes in a sack
Industry
Agristo plans U.S. facility
Groundbreaking on the production site is expected this year, with the first phase of the project representing a $450 million investment.
March 03, 2025 10:50 AM
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Tom Burfield
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