Produce Crops
USDA data for the marketing year of September through August show total citrus exports of grapefruit, lemons and limes and oranges and tangerines totaled $751 million.
New crop Ambrosia Gold apples from CMI Orchards are marked by high flavor, vibrant color and a superb eating experience, the company reports.
A long, hot summer followed by an early fall freeze threw grower-shippers a curveball at the start of the fall season in southern Texas, but they’re hopeful things will straighten out by mid-December.
Compton, Calif.-based Berry Fresh is again bringing in Sweet Karoline blackberries from Mexico.
BDA/Dorot Farm, a grower group of fresh and sweet carrots is launching its new crop for the upcoming season in the North American region.
Immokalee, Fla.-based Ark Foods has announced a pilot project that will expand its activities into the fruit industry with a watermelon trial.
Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2023-24 season, with Green, Organic Green and RubyRed per tray returns forecast at record levels.
Dole Food Co. is now offering dragon fruit to consumers across the western U.S. and Canada.
The Chilean Cherry Committee, representing more than 85% of the volume of global Chilean cherry exports, has lowered its estimate of the 2023-24 crop and projected exports.
Zespri’s SunGold has generated double-digit growth in both dollars and volume helping to solidify a top brand position, the marketer says.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse vegetable producer says it will conduct trials with Sollum’s far-red lighting on its mini cucumbers.
Strawberries and Valentine’s Day go together, and Southern California strawberry grower-shippers say there should be plenty of the heart-shaped fruit on hand for the most romantic day of the year.
Bloom Fresh International Ltd., responsible for table grape varieties such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Globe, will license its protected plant varieties to Chinese growers.
The commission’s new marketing highlights the nutritional benefits of eating potatoes.
In its latest bulletin, Stemilt said data shows sales only slightly increased in the last month of 2023.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bako Sweet touts the health benefits of sweetpotatoes during National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Month.
After discovering the invasive pest in the southeastern part of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added Greene County to a quarantine.
More normal harvest timing for California cherries is setting the stage for a successful season, California cherry shippers say.
Los Angeles-based Giumarra was stressing the value of the Lemonade apple as a 52-week-per-year option for retailers at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
Following extreme heat in 2023, growers in Washington and Oregon can apply for Farm Service Agency financial services to help recover.
Signaling that approval is on the horizon, the USDA says it has developed a pest-risk analysis for imports of hass avocados from Guatemala.
The research team on a national fire blight grant will host several webinars covering topics including antibiotic resistance, pathogen movement and plant defense.
Wonderful also promoted its No Shells pistachios, including its new Jalapeño Lime flavor, at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
Sage Fruit Co. had good news for retail attendees at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.
Specialty stone fruit offerings were a focus of attention for Pacific Trellis Fruit executives at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.
The company plans to incorporate the league’s logo into packaging and provide local leagues with snacking suggestions after being named the official snacking vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service added Quebec to its prohibited import list to prevent the spread of the European cherry fruit fly.
Vestaron, a manufacturer of peptide-based biocontrols for the specialty crop industry, says it will tap into Simplot Grower Solutions’ network of clients and retail operations to expand its reach.
Expanding per capita consumption, increasing imports and moderate retail growth in sales point to a strong category, data and industry leaders indicate.
As one of the largest lemon suppliers in California, Sunkist is expanding its program offerings, adding multiple organic lemon growers this season to meet consumer and customer demand for year-round supply.