Produce Crops
Climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and its interdependence of specialty crop industries help power the state’s ag success.
Local connections and relationships are helping new and old growers alike expand operations.
Good weather has brought good volume, which means ample opportunity for strong sales this season, a Honeybear Brands excecutive said.
The Hass Avocado Board’s ‘2024 Year in Review’ report highlights trends worth watching and optimism about future production.
Last season, Melissa’s melon sales experienced a 73% sales lift, fueled by increased shopper demand for varietals that go beyond the basics, the company says.
Significant production increases are seen in the initial forecast for the coming season, especially for mandarins.
From California to Chile, companies share insights on this year’s supplies and quality.
Growers are optimistic about blueberries and peaches, and that excitement is also shared for the state’s other fruits and vegetables.
Promotable volumes from Orchard View Cherries are expected to begin in the last week of June and continue through the season.
Field cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and by Fresh Start Produce Sales have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
The companies combine forces as the vertically integrated tree fruit platform, Legendary Fruit Company.
Good growing conditions this spring have set up an almost perfect cherry crop in the Pacific Northwest, marketers say.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based berry grower filed a protective appeal that challenges a recent summary judgment ruling and said this appeal helps protect its intellectual property.
A partnership with Kiss Melons is only a part of what Legend Produce hopes to do by growing demand for high-flavor melon varieties.
The fruit import-export company reviews global supply outlooks, including the impact of U.S. tariffs.
As part of the project, D&H will implement an innovative indoor packing and cooling facility, specifically designed for clamshell, bi-color and tri-color packaging.
Fresh holdings totaled 52.3 million, which is still 19% higher than the five-year average.
Different regions will keep fresh California strawberries available through the end of July, the company said.
Earlier this spring, Bayer leadership confirmed it’s engaging in the multifront approach to limit its legal liabilities as the only domestic manufacturer of glyphosate.
While the company’s purple artichoke season has concluded until next winter, it expects steady volumes of globe artichokes over the next couple weeks.
With shipments underway, growers are touting raspberry and blackberry quality.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture program seeks to capitalize on traffic — on roads and online.
The FDA said Ray and Mascari recalled its four-count of vine-ripened tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination.
Optimism around early movement and crop quality are leading into an anticipated sales boost for Mother’s Day and Independence Day.
The Food and Drug Administration said the recall of tomatoes from H&C Farms is due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
The Calexico, Calif.-based company says its green onions program is supported by an investment in infrastructure and production capacity.
“Early indicators point to a solid season across most growing regions,” says Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
Among other advantages, the machine employs deep data analytic elements that eliminate pathogens, increase yield, improve quality and extend shelf life, the company says.
Attune Agriculture said a study of its Entrapment insecticide against an organic and conventional program showed the economic and yield impact of different treatments.
Bothers Jerry Mixon and Keith Mixon have invested significantly in production under exclusion netting that keeps out the Asian citrus psyllid, which spreads the citrus greening disease.