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The forecast and anticipated arrivals into the U.S. will continue to be lower than expected for the next two to three months, according to the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association.
Purchases will be made with the purpose of encouraging the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce, the USDA says.
Naturipe will have plentiful berry supplies this summer, says Jim Roberts, president of sales for the Naples, Fla.-based marketer of both conventional and organic fruit.
The push to end the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is supported by most American tomato growers.
“Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year,” the report said.
Gem-Pack Berries LLC is excited about its recent merger with Well-Pict and Gem-Pack’s exponential growth over the last two years, says Michelle Deleissegues, vice president of marketing for Gem-Pack.
The Packer is looking for insight into local and regional produce marketing for an upcoming issue.
Retailers can promote blueberries any week of the year, and they do.
Celebrating freedom with a barbecue event will be costlier this year, a new economic analysis from Rabobank reveals.
Strawberry consumption continues to surge, according to data from the USDA.