Produce Crops
North Spore, which provides grow kits to consumers and U.S.-grown spawn to small mushroom farms, has adapted its business amid rising consumer demand.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension in Miami-Dade County shares tips for and the science behind successful avocado growing in the home landscape.
The state has expanded its quarantine for huanglongbing in both the Mission Viejo and Foothill Ranch areas of Orange County.
The new varieties, developed at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, reportedly show tolerance to huanglongbing and have improved Brix and color.
Here’s what producers are saying about this year’s fruit quality, size and shipping progress.
While the year’s first crop estimate won’t be taken until late April, growers say they anticipate another robust harvest.
Shipments from South America will end just as Mexican grapes start to move, according to the table grape grower-shipper.
Pending EPA approval, new brands will control cotton, vegetable and tree nut pests.
The McAllen, Texas-based operation added jalapeño, serrano and habanero chiles and tomatillos to its offerings of limes and chayote.
Known for Sugar Kiss, Honey Kiss and Summer Kiss, the specialty melon brand will be available through Legend Produce.
As the spring season gets underway, grower-shippers are ramping up production of their bestselling fruits and vegetables.
Momentum built up by Easter promotions may well carry through to the next festive strawberry occasion, Mother’s Day.
Companies share how they are gearing up to meet demand.
Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season.
As early harvests show promise, the grower-shipper expects promotable volumes in a variety of pack sizes to support customer demand.
The company expects high yields and advises retailers to showcase strawberries digitally and offer a variety of pack sizes to meet diverse customer needs.
The California Avocado Commission says the program is an evolution of last year’s advertising creative that showcased California avocado groves and growers’ care in producing the fruit.
Improved quality and consistent supply as Naturipe’s trees mature and produce more fruit has bolstered avocado supply from the country.
Damage from Hurricane Milton hit an industry suffering from the devastating citrus greening disease.
The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September.
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion’s return.
The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience.
Sweetpotato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses.
While contending with weather and the threat of tariffs, growers say the crop is shaping up well.
The California Avocado Commission is expanding its marketing program for this year’s harvest, expected to be the state’s largest since 2020.
Favorable weather conditions had led to an earlier start for the Miami-based grower and exporter’s miniature mango season, which typically runs through June.
Thanks to maturing orchards and expanded production, the country seeks to increase its market share by exporting more than 130 million pounds to the U.S. during its spring and summer season.
A short-day producer and a day-neutral strawberry both offer strong yields and sweet flavors, the company says.
Fruit breeder said it plans to expand acreage in Oregon to extend the season of the blackberry.
A 13-square-mile area in the Mission Viejo area of Orange County has been added due to positive tissue samples taken from residential properties.