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World avocado output has boomed in the last decade, and global expansion in production is far from over, Rabobank says in a new report.
Strawberry numbers are increasing for Bobalu LLC in early May, says Cindy Jewell, vice president of marketing for the Oxnard, Calif.-based marketer.
“What can’t berries do?” says Mike Mauti, managing partner with Canada-based Execulytics Consulting. Industry experts recently offered reasons for berries’ sales growth and sustained consumer appeal.
Two produce firms were awarded federal fruit and vegetable supply contracts in early May.
Average fob berry prices in the U.S. declined for strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in 2022, while the average fob for blackberries climbed.
The USDA has conducted a competitive application process and selected 12 finalists to serve as leads of the Regional Food Business Centers.
Naturipe will have very strong supplies of berries throughout the spring and summer of 2023, says Jerry Moran, vice president of sales for the Watsonville, Calif.-based marketer.
Gem-Pack Berries is focused on coordinatingwith its retail customers to work through delays and transition into a successful late spring and summer berry season.
Canadian industry associations are calling on members of Parliament to support Bill C-280, which would establish a critical financial protection mechanism — a deemed trust for fresh produce sellers in Canada.
More than 8 of 10 consumers in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they were paying more for fresh fruits and vegetables than the prior year. Here’s what they said about how that’s affecting shopping decisions.