Produce Crops
Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys are collaborating to research, develop and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops.
After a tough growing season characterized by rain, snow and unusually low winter temperatures, some project a promising year for summer fruit.
Fusarium wilt is one of the most common reasons for crop loss and death, yet 55% to 59% of cultivars planted in the state since 2014 have not been resistant, according to research from University of California, Davis.
The Los Angeles-based grower-packer-shipper’s potato season is ramping up following weather-related delays for organic and conventional potatoes.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based company says growing regions delayed by storms will peak with strong production and promotable volumes through May.
Grapes from Mexico and California will be arriving a little later than usual this year, as cold weather and lots of rain have delayed growing and harvesting.
Mango supplies were lighter than usual during the first few months of the year, and prices were higher as a result — but importers say that should change as summer approaches.
The American Farmland Trust has praised the introduction of the bipartisan Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Act of 2023.
Ontario field-growing regions experienced a weather roller coaster this spring and early summer, but growers say their crops came through with flying colors.
The July 12 crop production report showed reductions in 2022-23 estimates for oranges, grapefruit and lemons but an increase for tangerines.
After erratic spring weather, onion crop prospects in the Columbia Basin shared by Washington and Oregon have improved to strong levels.
Washington cherry season is in full swing, and a robust cold chain is helping Stemilt Growers deliver fruit with consistent flavor, size and quality the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer says.
Whether you’re looking for apples, sweet corn, squash, onions, snap beans or a host of other items, you’ll find ample supplies out of New York state this summer.
This year the asparagus trade organization created opportunities to connect with consumers through digital, in-store and collaborative marketing campaigns.
The Washington onion crop for Seattle-based F.C. Bloxom Co. is on track for a strong year, says William F. Bloxom, an owner of the company.
Hydroponic spinach and leafy greens grower BrightFarms has penned an exclusive licensing deal with a fellow indoor grower, Element Farms, to launch a branded spinach line across 190 Giant Co. stores.
“It was another extremely challenging growing season in New Zealand, with a significant reduction in yields as a result of poor growing conditions,” said Zespri Chief Operating Officer Jason Te Brake.
Bayer has announced the expansion of its fruits and vegetables business to strawberries.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company will showcase Savorries Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes at the International Fresh Produce Association’s upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show.
Del Monte Fresh Produce will showcase its Lunchables line at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce Show.
Kissabel apple brand has expanded to North America, with Stemilt growing and marketing the first pink- and red-fleshed apple varieties this fall.
With 2,900 acres of high-density avocado groves in Jalisco, Grupo Los Cerritos is the leading avocado exporter from Jalisco, says Sophia Cavaletto, sales representative.
Chilean table grape production will jump by nearly 15% in the 2023-24 marketing year, a new report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service says.
Bananas, plantains, yuca and a variety of tropical produce could be in short supply this fall because of excessive rain in South and Central America, said Billy Mascari, of Cedro Banana Distributors.
Farmer-owned berry producer and marketer Naturipe Farms says it will have promotable volume of its jumbo blueberry pack Mighty Blues to close out the year.
The California Avocado Commission says it has successfully petitioned the USDA to remove hass avocados from the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine.
Cotija Avocados is diversifying its offering into organics and value-added services, says Bryan Prihoda, president and chief financial officer of the hass avocado supplier.
With all eyes on football, Naturipe is ready to support promotions that Avocados From Mexico is launching, says Andy Bruno, president of Naturipe Farms’ avocado division.
Dana, Calif.-based Stonehill Produce has a year-round supply of Mexican avocados and offers its customers trusted intelligence on the avocado outlook, says Keith Slattery.
The 2023-24 Mexican avocado season is expected to produce plentiful volumes of excellent quality for both conventional and organic avocados, says Monica Robles, Mission Produce’s director of Mexico sourcing.