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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gardners, Pa.-based grower-shipper Rice Fruit Co. has sharpened its focus on sustainable packaging, said Brenda Briggs, vice president of sales and marketing.
The Oppenheimer Group is reporting growth in its Envy and Jazz apple programs, while Pacific Rose remains strong with exports and in certain domestic markets, said Roger Aguirre, director of apples and pears.
The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health, a group that includes domestic blueberry importers and foreign grower groups, has formed to oppose limitations on imports of the berries.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, has a new partnership with the CarSol Group, a Santiago, Chile, grower and distributor of blueberries from Chile and Peru.
The California Statewide Pear Research Webinar features the latest research into pests, production methods and varieties.
Applewood Fresh®, a premier produce brand and fourth-generation grower, packer/shipper and marketer of Michigan-grown apples is shipping EverCrisp® apples.
Cornucopia Farms Inc. (CFI), a Marietta, Ga.-based early-stage company, is pleased to announce that construction has commenced on the expansion of its greenhouse hydroponic farm.
The 2021 Southwest Ag Summit is offering two additional dates for SWAG attendees to sign in and view breakout sessions that offer continuing education unit opportunities.
U.S. imports of blueberries are in the clear.
The Florida 2020-2021 orange crop grew by 3.7% in February’s U.S. Department of Agriculture crop production report.
U.S. lawmakers and state agriculture officials are voicing their support for U.S. blueberry growers days before a key Feb. 11 vote by the International Trade Commission.
With fruit and vegetable receipts predicted to dip between 6% and 10%, total U.S. farm income will drop by 8.1% in 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is soon bringing Southern Hemisphere grown organic pears to the U.S.
For potatoes sold at retail, 2020 was a very good year.
Two weeks after the devastating freeze that hit south Texas, industry experts said the damage the cold caused is coming into sharper focus.
The National Mango Board projects the total volume of mangos shipped to the United States over the next two months to be 34 percent higher year-over-year.
Mangoes from Mexico started shipping a week or two earlier than last year, as the season kicked off early. And it’s looking pretty good so far, a few importers say with caution.
Organics Unlimited is touting its care of the environment, social responsibility commitments and total focus on organic bananas through its marketing efforts.
The Side Delights Network of family-owned farms is vigilantly integrating the next generation into the potato business.
The Packer is seeking input from Mexican and California growers/shippers/marketers for the April 26 Spring Grape tab.
A ruling issued March 19 by the U.S. District Court in San Francisco has upheld the legality of U.S. Department of Agriculture certification of organic hydroponic operations.
The latest Nielsen dataset indicates that Cosmic Crisp® and Autumn Glory® apples are gaining serious momentum with consumers.
SweeTango apple growers across North America are advising their best retailers to stock up to meet continued strong demand from the variety’s passionate consumer fans.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. is shipping bell peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, some hot pepper varieties and tomatoes from the West Mexico growing region, said Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.
Cherry season is fast approaching and Stemilt is prepping retailers with a special edition of Fast Facts: The Cast.
Spring into the new season, full of warmer weather and new recipes in Tasteful Selections® second quarter of the “It’s the Little Things” Campaign.
America’s “favorite sweet onion” will be served at “America’s Greatest Race.”
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue in operation for the next five years.
New Jersey peach growers are looking for a big season.
Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus, a citrus grower, packer and shipper, acquired a 2,500-acre citrus grove in Charlotte County, Fla.