Produce Crops
“We’re seeing robust crops across all our orchards, including those on both coasts and the Midwest,” Don Roper, vice president at Honeybear Brands, said in a news release.
Sunkist has a robust portfolio and steady supply extending to 40 varieties of both conventional and organic citrus, says Cassie Howard of Sunkist Growers Inc.
California citrus harvest will be down slightly this year, says Randy Stucky, director of harvesting and grower relations for Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says this move updates the federal quarantine with the addition of Saint Charles Parish and now matches the state-based quarantine.
The Texas-based grapefruit brand says the promotion will educate consumers on the state’s red grapefruit season, while aiming to drive online sales and inspire increased consumption during peak production time.
After growers faced a year of weather extremes in 2022, Washington state rebounded in 2023, increasing production by about 38% year over year, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
Michigan apple growers experienced some localized frost damage in the spring but still had a great growing year.
New foliar-applied product specifically targets the Colorado potato beetle, which has shown resistance to conventional pesticides.
Monterey Mushrooms grows, harvests, packages, and delivers conventional and organic fresh mushrooms and mushroom products every day of the year, says Lindsey Occhipinti, marketing manager.
Mushrooms may not be first in the minds of consumers when it comes to superfoods, but marketers say there is a great story to tell.
The Mushroom Council’s new marketing initiative initially will be centered around foodservice.
The packer, grower and distributor of pears, apples and stone fruit says new variety development and organic offerings is a key part of 2024 plans.
Highline Mushrooms is making a big sustainability move, says Devon Kennedy, national marketing manager for the Leamington, Ontario-based marketer.
The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says the season’s first Chilean red currants under the Sun Belle label are hitting stores now and will be available through mid-February.
Marketers recently shared the unique prospects that ample supply provides for retailers and consumers.
The country’s increase in imported orange consumption in the marketing year 2023-24 is helped by the decrease in domestic fruit supply and a recovery in the supply of U.S. navel oranges, a USDA report says.
Vince Biasibetti, U.S. sales executive for Salix Fruits, visited citrus producers in Morocco, aimed at securing the necessary volume for programs with clients in the U.S. and exploring possibilities for trading clients.
The California-based fresh citrus cooperative is offering tools to help consumers use citrus to elevate at-home meals and providing displays to help retailers boost sales.
Here’s why they expect to see ample volume of good-quality strawberries, blueberries and blackberries during the late winter and early spring period.
In remarks to the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, incoming commission president Ian LeMay encouraged promotions to extend access to markets.
Honeybear Brands says it is gearing up to deliver a bounty of fresh Chilean apples and pears to retailers nationwide.
Production of vegetable and pulse crop production is projected to grow only by 4% between 2022 and 2033, the USDA said in its long-term outlook report.
While noncitrus fruit production is predicted to remain relatively stable for the next decade, citrus output will fluctuate and nut production is projected to grow, the USDA says in its long-term outlook report.
Ecuador is by far the leading supplier of organic bananas to the U.S., accounting for 50% of total U.S. organic banana value in 2023, according to trade numbers from the USDA.
A Michigan State University report published by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission shows potatoes as the second-largest specialty crop grown in the state.
Researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s strawberry breeding program in Beltsville, Md., are touting the benefits of a new variety well suited to the mid-Atlantic region.
Canada was the top export destination for U.S. citrus in 2023, followed by South Korea.
Mexican mango grower-shipper Urapa Produce has announced the start of its mango season.
At $2.04 billion, the U.S. import value of bananas in 2023 was up 4% from 2022, according to USDA trade numbers.
The new floricane-fruiting variety is said to show excellent storage qualities and grow medium-to-large fruit.