Produce Crops
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.
Calavo’s packinghouses in Michoacán and Jalisco are “the foundation of our Mexican avocado sourcing programs,” says Peter Shore, vice president of produce management.
The “Remember, They’re Wonderful” campaign’s TV spots put an emphasis on the word “Wonderful” on the bag — and what consumers should expect inside.
Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays.
California-based Natural Delights hosted 30 fresh-produce leaders and influencers from across the globe in an annual harvest tour that included hands-on learning, networking and food.
Hailing from Italy and Greece, Red Passion-branded red kiwifruit is grown under a protective layer of plastic to deliver a consistent and high-quality eating experience, according to Oppy.
The USDA earmarked half of its emergency fund to respond to exotic fruit fly outbreaks in California, which threaten the fresh produce industry in the state.
In its latest apple holding report, the U.S. Apple Association said inventories are up 20% more than the five-year average and higher than this same time last year.
Largest exporters of table grapes, Chile and Peru, to lead a discussion on changes in buying habits, headwinds in the export industry amid production increases.