Produce Crops
Nash Produce is exclusively focused on sweet potatoes, says Thomas Joyner, president of the Nashville, N.C.-based marketer.
Suppliers and retailers alike need to share the benefits of indoor farming with consumers.
With produce grown nearly year-round, the Peach State’s output is always plentiful (and it’s not limited to just peaches).
Mangoes create a sort of anticipatory fever among its fans. They will not have to wait long, according to one Mexican mango packer.
Florida avocado shipments totaled 1.11 million 25-pound cartons in 2021, according to the USDA Market News Service.
The Government of Italy has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) for consumption into the United States.
Tomato harvest will begin in early June with stable acreage and good crop prospects for Hermitage, Ark.-based Gem Tomato & Vegetable Sales Inc.
The value of U.S. asparagus imports rose slightly for the year ending March 2022, trade numbers from the USDA show.
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking input on its new long-term strategic plan, according to the agency.
National Watermelon Promotion Board launches “Use the Whole Watermelon,” its largest consumer-focused campaign of the year.
California’s San Joaquin Valley grape harvest is ready to boom, and The Oppenheimer Group expects a substantial volume increase this season.
The USDA is seeking comments on a draft pest risk assessment that would expand Brazil’s regions approved to ship papaya to the U.S.
The California Pear Advisory Board said in-store signage and graphic bins at several retailers will support education efforts.
Despite some early unfavorable weather in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest growing regions, grower-shippers say blueberries, raspberries and blackberries should be plentiful this summer.
The fields of this Midwestern state are a smorgasbord of more than 200 types of produce.
The melon harvest from the west side of California’s San Joaquin Valley may start a few days later than usual because of a cool spring, but quality should be good, grower-shippers said.
Lori Anne Peaches are now available at select retailers nationwide, Ridge Spring, S.C.-based Titan Farms reports.
Ariz.- based Duncan Family Farms LLC., focus on sustainability is deeply rooted in transparency and a drive to be better.
Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Inc. has an exciting lineup of dragon fruit, including its Honey Dragons, Fire Dragons and Snow Dragons, said Alex Jackson, director of sales.
Los Angeles-based Melissa’s World Variety Produce Inc. has added a number of new items, said Robert Schueller, director of public relations.
The first easy peelers from Peru and Uruguay have already arrived and volume will be picking up slowly in the coming weeks as Chile and South Africa enter the summer citrus season, according to a news release.
Morning Kiss Organic has an expanded summer lineup of mini watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons.
By an overwhelming margin, California citrus growers have voted to continue their support of the Visalia, Calif.-based Citrus Research Board.
Sure, Hawaiian papayas had a comeback year in 2021. But the fruit has never gone away.
The Oppenheimer Group’s Oceanside Pole label is increasing its roma crop this season, according to a news release.
The USDA has announced purchases of fresh and frozen stone fruit totaling more than $37 million.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in July that will invest $1.2 billion over three years to fund projects that will bring additional water to the state to secure Arizona’s water future.
Driven by an increase in pricing, the value of U.S. avocado imports soared by 38% in the 12-month period ending May 31.
Fresh avocado sales are scoring at a stadium near you.
After a couple of challenging seasons, Michigan apple grower-shippers anticipate an exceptional crop this year — some say maybe a record one.