Fruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking comments until July 1 on a pest risk analysis that could open the door for citrus imports from China.
Retail avocado prices dropped 9.3% while total dollars increased by 11.2% for the four weeks ending Dec. 3, according to the latest retail scan data.
(UPDATED, April 9) Effective May 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow imports of Chilean fresh lemons without methyl bromide fumigation for pests.
An omnichannel campaign by the Folsom-based California Walnut Board spurred major sales increases for retailers in Minneapolis and in Charlotte, N.C.
Kelowna, British Columbia-based BC Tree Fruits Cooperative expects a record 12-million pound sweet cherry fresh crop this year, up from 10.1 million pounds last year.
With another grower adding supply, bigger cherry volume is expected in 2018 for The Dalles, Ore.-based Orchard View Inc.
See Fresh Trends data on the demographics of who’s buying apples in the U.S. market.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. has closed on a deal to buy a packinghouse and related assets of Oxnard Lemon Associates Ltd., Oxnard, Calif.
Previewing the Aug. 23-24 2018 Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talked with The Packer’s editor Tom Karst July 31.
Once again sparing U.S. apples, the government of India has delayed implementation of retaliatory tariffs related to U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminum from India.
Miami, Fla.-based Crystal Valley Foods has begun imports of blueberries for the 2018-19 season.
Hispanic households are buying avocados at a rate nearly 50% above non-Hispanic households.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Pretty Lady grapes are available in new top-seal packaging options.
California’s Citrus Research Board and the University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources established a $1 million endowment focused on long-term sustainability of the state’s citrus industry.
A QR code label is one option available to marketers to let consumers know whether fresh produce and other food has been created using biotechnology.
Here are a few charts to illustrate what the avocado market has been like this year.
In response to the partial government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has extended the deadline for U.S. producers to apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.
Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus is touting the availability of heirloom navels until June.
Running from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, the New York Apple Association is again hosting the New York Big Apple Salad Contest.
A new survey reveals Hispanic consumers like the idea of fresh avocados playing a role in healthy snacks and overall nutrition goals.
Retail scan data for January show the Autumn Glory apple saw sales jump 83% and pounds sold increase just over 100%.
Imported Chilean f.o.b grape prices are up compared with a year ago, but trade sources expect good supply for March promotions.
Discover a variety of grape information such as; consumer trends, retail availability and trending sales statistics.
Interest in workers’ rights and global farming mean that consumers are getting vocal about a lot of things these days. Thankfully, the product offered by the fresh fruit and vegetable industry is a solid winner. Consumers continue to clamor for fresh produce, and they’re becoming more conscientious about how it’s produced and where it comes from.
Harvest is just starting for what is expected to be a big and promotable crop of California cherries.
Proprietary grape varieties will be highlighted in a new deal crafted between Blanc Vineyards and the National Basketball Association.
Planting area and exports continue to fall for Argentina apple and pear producers, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Guatemalan Produce Trade Association is highlighting the marketing, promotion and logistics expertise of its members to attract interest in the country’s counter-seasonal supply of fruits and vegetables.
America’s love of the pistachio will be mostly spared from any fresh sanctions against Iran, a major world producer of the nut.