Produce Crops
The government of Kenya has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize the importation of fresh oregano for consumption into the U.S.
Sweet potato harvest is gearing up in Southern states, and market conditions were steady in mid-August.
Hungenberg Produce Inc. has a big crop of fresh carrots coming for this fall, said Jordan Hungenberg, CEO of the Greeley, Colo.-based company.
Nyssa, Ore.-based Snake River Produce is gearing up for another Northwest onion season, with plans to offer yellow, red, white and sweet onions from mid-August to early April.
The Cranberry Institute offers an in-depth look at the health benefits of cranberries in the diet.
Green SuperFood is excited to announce the creation of its new European marketing and distribution arm Farmers Home Europe, which will be launched officially at Fruit Attraction 2021.
Houston-based MountainKing expects strong quality for its fall harvest of fresh potatoes in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
While several red-hued fruits are compared to rubies, the shiny arils within pomegranates are about the size of what a wealthy woman would wear on her finger. And these jewels are doing well.
Darker days may be ahead for U.S. tomato growers, new research from the University of Florida shows.
The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance is calling on the Biden administration to use sound science to direct the federal government’s pesticide safety decision-making.
Monte Vista, Colo.-based Farm Fresh Direct expects more yellow potato production this year from its San Luis Valley farms, said Matt Glowczewski, sales manager.
Fresh cranberries had a very good year in 2020.
Colorado’s San Luis Valley potato shippers look for a good crop of fresh potatoes this season, with some estimates calling for slightly reduced output compared with a year ago.
The fresh cranberry outlook is strong for the Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas, said Scott Simmons, director of sales.
Limoneira Co. will see an increase in citrus volume of about 45% in 2021-22 thanks to gains in bearing acreage and grower additions, said Alex Teague, chief operating officer for the Santa Paula, Calif.-based marketer.
With Florida’s red and white dragon fruit supply waning, Freshway Produce is starting its yellow dragon fruit season from Ecuador in mid-October, said Jose Roggiero, president and CEO of the Miami-based marketer.
Stemilt’s dive into nostalgia marketing paid off during their most recent campaign around their signature variety, Rave® brand MN55 cultivar apples.
The Italian division of Top Seeds International is launching on the market its first mini-plum tomato, Fanello, the outcome of more than four years of research.
With both Florida and California orange output down by double-digit percentages, the total U.S. orange crop is forecast to be off 12% in 2021-22.
Chilean industry leaders project that cherry exports to the U.S. will see substantial growth in 2021-22.
Late October rains in California brought some relief to the drought-stricken state but created little immediate concern for the balance of California’s grape harvest.
2021 is a vintage year for Maine potatoes, industry leaders believe.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a drop in producer sentiment in October, down 3 points to a reading of 121.
The Mediterranean hurricane has hit eastern Sicily (Italy), threatens crops, and has already destroyed new plants.
The Government of Uganda has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh green, mature bananas for consumption into the continental United States.
The Government of Saint Lucia has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Mango (Mangifera indica) fruit for consumption into the United States and Territories.
With Philadelphia terminal market mushroom prices running 30% above year-ago levels in late October, the American Mushroom Institute warned that tight supplies of mushrooms are anticipated for the holiday season.
Northeast potato shipper, Bushwick Commission has announced a packaging redesign for their popular Guarantee label.
With Northwest onion crop yields cut short by hot weather, shipping point prices for onions were well above year-ago levels in late October.
Texas growing regions saw plenty of rain this past summer, and that should be a good foundation for upcoming produce harvests, said Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO for the Texas International Produce Association.