From fresh produce growers to distributors to retailers, finding labor was a challenge in 2022. Here are a few stories that reflect the importance of farm labor reform for the fresh produce industry in 2022.
Bova Fresh LLC has increased acreage of Florida strawberries this season and has excellent crop prospects, says Bob Wilhelm, owner of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based marketer.
Shipping-point prices for fresh-market vegetables surged 33% over the first 10 months of 2022, which a USDA report said was the largest year-over-year gain since 1995.
The 2022-23 season marks the 100th anniversary of Astin Farms, and Payton Astin, marketing director for the Plant City, Fla.-based supplier, said that milestone will be celebrated.
Peru’s growers are calling for the government to act after a week of demonstrations that the Association of Agricultural Producers Guilds of Peru said have introduced “chaos, death and roadblocks.”
