Markets
May 1 fresh apple holdings were down 13% compared with a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Apple Association market report.
McLean, Va.-based Gladstone Land Corp. has purchased two blueberry farms in Michigan.
Buying local produce has become more practical with a growing program called Local Pledge by Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor based in the Hunts Point neighborhood of Bronx, N.Y.
A Congressional disaster relief bill headed for President Trump’s desk for his signature will provide more direct aid to U.S. cherry growers hurt by China’s retaliatory tariffs.
Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak will be the exclusive slicer of newly available Cosmic Crisp apples, beginning in December.
In the last storage report of the season, the U.S. Apple Association reported June 1 fresh apple inventories are 7% less than the same time a year ago.
Sweet potato grower-shippers continue to see strong demand for their product but even greater volume to meet that demand.
California spring vegetables are seeing increasing competition from Mexican imports.
Spring is an active marketing season for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and department officials say there are more items than ever to promote.
DENVER – Despite the uncertainty with international trade, potato exports see significant gains.
DENVER – There are consumers who love potatoes, and Potatoes USA’s fiscal year 2019 will target them.
Sweet potatoes continue to find an eager audience in foreign markets.
Sorrento lemons and Tarocco blood oranges from Italy are available via Philadelphia-based wholesaler John Vena Inc.
Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms is launching a multi-faceted digital promotion that prompts consumers to enjoy artichokes.
Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Potandon Produce LLC reports new crop Arizona red potatoes will be available May 10.
Lisa Helfman has a big vision for Brighter Bites, the fresh produce-oriented nonprofit she founded in Houston five years ago.
Boston wholesalers continue to see demand for regionally grown produce.
As the western business director for the Giumarra Cos., Kellee Harris specializes in building and maintaining customer relationships.
Visalia, Calif.-based Pro Citrus Network has hired Kim Flores and Christine Raymer as vice presidents.
Big watermelon production and promotions are just ahead, the National Watermelon Promotion Board reports.
Health officials have again increased the number of consumers who’ve contracted Cyclospora illnesses linked to recalled Del Monte vegetable trays.
Amid chatter that the Trump administration may try to help ease the pain to growers, China planned to up its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2018-19 budget includes $12.5 million from the general fund dedicated to fighting huanglongbing.
Dave’s Specialty Imports, Miami, Fla., is offering a jumbo blueberry pack and expanded organic strawberry volume from Mexico, says Leslie Simmons, vice president of Dave’s Specialty Imports, Miami, Fla.
ORLANDO, Fla., - Chilean citrus exports to the U.S. grew at double-digit rates in 2018, says Juan Enrique Ortúzar, chairman f the Chilean Citrus Committee.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms featured a couple of new items in the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit innovation showcase.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Plentiful high-quality California grape supplies are expected into December, says Justin Parnagian, CEO for Fowler Packing, Fresno, Calif.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is expanding its fleet with a big order of 5,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s XtendFRESH atmosphere control technology.
Chilean blueberry export volume in 2018-19 will be down slightly from last year’s record levels, but the North American market will be well-supplied.
DeltaTrak is introducing two mini loggers that use the same cloud-based dashboard during the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 19-20 in Orlando, Fla.