Not long ago, strawberries were considered the mainstay of the berry category, and bush berries were something consumers might pick up for an occasional treat.
Trade tension intensified this week as the U.S. attempted to pressure China into ceasing what President Donald Trump describes as unfair trade practices, including the theft of intellectual property and technology.
The California Table Grape Commission continues its tradition of awarding scholarships to children of field workers, recently giving eight college-bound students scholarships for the coming school year.
Index Fresh is using a new custom sales program, AvoConcepts Retail Design Studio, that goes beyond point-of-sale materials and similar support, with a plan that includes education and strategy.
The top producing potato states had 59 million cwt. of potatoes in storage June 1, a 9% increase from the same time last season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A recall of fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon products by Caito Foods, Indianapolis, has spread to 23 states and hundreds of retail locations.
Mexican tomato grower-exporter Globalmex International Inc., which ships the Magic Sun brand throughout North America, is expanding acreage and adding more varieties.
Even before an expected tropical storm was expected to hit northwest Mexico grape growing areas, shippers said grape supplies could remain limited and prices firm through June and possibly into July.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s miniseries “Pursuit of Flavor,” which the company launched in April, has already gained more than 1.5 million views.
Northwest pear growers estimate they’ll produce 18.9 million standard box equivalents, which at 415,000 tons for the fresh market is an 18% increase from the small 2017 harvest, but equal to the five-year average.
Despite worries over the direction on wage rates, transportation and trade relations with the U.S., the strength of Ontario field-grown produce is formidable again for 2018.
Consistent supplies and an expected smooth transition between Western desert and Westside melon districts should set the stage for good promotion opportunities this year.
