Produce Crops
Avocado company Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has filed for an initial public offering, with plans to use the symbol “AVO” on the NASDAQ.
U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019.
Even in a pandemic year — or, perhaps, because of it — potatoes and onions are an easy sell, marketers say.
There might be a gap for some fall/winter items between the end of production in Salinas, Calif., and the transition to the desert growing areas, but buyers likely will be pleased with the quality out of the desert.
U.S. importers of Mexican avocados expect to see higher volume this year than last, and reasonable prices should make the fruit quite promotable.
LGS Specialty Sales is primed for a strong and exciting grape season from December 2020 through early May 2021.
Miami-based Rock Garden Herbs, which serves several locations of Coosemans Worldwide Inc., has expanded its growing area near Homestead, Fla., by 20 acres, said Jonathan Roussel, sales director.
The fall crop season is underway in Florida and over the next few months, an increase in the farm worker population will help plant, maintain, and harvest our crops in the Sunshine State.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued solicitations for fresh oranges, apples and pears.
Florida’s citrus harvest in early November continued with navel and Hamlin oranges, red grapefruit and Fallglo and Early Pride tangerines, mostly for the fresh market, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Netherlands-based Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is introducing its first commercial Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) resistant variety, which the company said will be available in early 2021.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards reports that its overall organic apple production is up 25.5% over last year and organic pear production is up 73.2%, with more gains to come.
Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario, has expanded operations with a new distribution center in Laredo, Texas, with more developments planned for 2021.
A leader in ERP software for the produce and perishables industry, Produce Pro Software has been celebrating a landmark 30th anniversary.
Optimism reigns for many growers in controlled-environment agriculture, a new survey says.
Apple trees in bloom in New York state, with Hudson Valley bloom peaking in mid-May and western New York blossoms starting to break open, which will be followed by Lake Champlain orchards.
Despite the pandemic, ports on both coasts have optimistic fresh produce outlooks, and the Alliance for Food and Farming is looking at small, but positive changes during the pandemic.
A University of Florida survey on COVID-19’s effects on the state’s agriculture industry shows that most operations continue to operate, and expect to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer’s PMG the week of May 18, and cherries claimed the second spot.
Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., is celebrating the return of summer citrus and California Valencia oranges with a campaign focusing on “the all-American summer.”
Florida Classic Growers, Dundee, Fla., has a new partnership with three citrus groups that will expand its product offerings and increase distribution of citrus marketed under the company’s label.
Growers with New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri International will be using a new product from Hazel Technologies to improve production.
The Oppenheimer Group’s shipments of Ocean Spray brand blueberries are picking up as National Blueberry Month promotions begin in July.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering allowing imports of fresh raspberries from Peru into the U.S.
California prune growers recently voiced unanimous support for the California Prune Board at a public hearing.
Georgia watermelon season is peaking as July 4th nears.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Wild Flower Vineyards, Bakersfield, Calif., will start harvesting the California crop on July 13.
Mango importers and handlers will be voting on whether to continue the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order, and if frozen should continue to be part of the program.
Two events — the Global Cherry Summit and the Agricultural Water Summit — have been postponed until April in Chile because of the COVID-19 pandemic.