Produce Crops
Virginia Tech scientists are further developing snackable pepper varieties to grow vertically and flourish in controlled environment agriculture systems.
The USDA has named the top crops produced in the U.S. that make the math-inspired holiday much sweeter.
Mainstream U.S. consumers are starting to realize how awesome the super-sweet, golden flesh of mangoes can be, joining the rest of the world in its appreciation.
The Washington-based tree fruit grower is building a new facility to support new pear varieties and growth.
To mark the milestone, the company has unveiled new stone fruit varieties, while providing updates on strong availability on import grapes and a promising melon season.
The Salinas, Calif.-based berry producer says the expansion will mean increased availability of Naturipe’s strawberries for retailers in the region, as well as strawberries making it to shelves closer to their harvest.
Consumer demand has grown beyond juice and sauce for cranberries, which are the commonwealth’s largest agricultural food crop and vital to the local economy.
Following a June recommendation from the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee, the USDA has issued a proposed rule that would raise the assessment rate for growers for the first time since 2017.
Morning Kiss Organic will have organic Eastern-grown red, yellow and white onions, along with hand-cultivated organic Vidalia onions.
Customized growing strategies along with investment in new storage technologies have helped United Apple Sales to extend the season and enhance fruit quality, said Brett Baker, an owner of the company.
Reporting a double-digit decline in total revenue, Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers Inc. reported quarterly results for its fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31.
A warm growing season has spurred the progress of Texas onions, says Don Ed Holmes, president of The Onion House, Weslaco, Texas.
Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers will expand its sweet cherry production by 30% this summer with the addition of a new packing line.
Texas onion acreage for Little Bear Produce is similar to the past few years, but with larger onion size, yields could be up this year, says Jeff Brechler, sales representative with the company.
U.S. banana imports totaled $1.96 billion in 2022, up 4% from $1.88 billion in 2021 and up from $1.89 billion in 2020.
Compared with some other foods, inflation was nearly a no-show for banana imports in 2022.
Advancements in banana ripening room control technology are creating more precise ripening control over the banana ripening process, in addition to improved flexibility and lower costs, says Gary Campisi.
Washington-based Superfresh Growers has reported a strong second season for the up-and-coming apple variety, bred from Honeycrisp and Fiji for its sweetness and ability to hold freshness.
The National Farm Machinery Show revealed one major theme: the supply chain is still posing major problems for ag equipment manufacturers, an issue that’s improving, but could still last the remainder of this year.
Arkansas is known for its tasty field-grown tomatoes, and grower-shippers say this year’s crop should put a smile on the faces of produce buyers and consumers alike.
Sweet potatoes lead the list of top-dollar fruit and vegetable commodities in North Carolina and South Carolina, according to USDA agricultural statistics for 2022.
The Washington cherry crop is running late this season, but it will be well worth waiting for, says Dan Davis, director of business development for Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash.
The first crop estimate from Northwest Cherry Growers calls for a fresh crop of 19.9 million (20-pound) boxes.
While retailers may not be able to take full advantage of vast Northwest cherry supplies for Fourth of July ads, Mac Riggan says grocers will have many opportunities for retail cherry promotions later in the summer.
Demand for organic sweet potatoes continues to be strong, says Kristi Hocutt, director of sales and marketing for Sims, N.C.-based Triple J Produce Inc.
L&M has added to its acreage to accommodate growing customers’ needs and has expanded its portfolio in the past five years to include broccoli and melons.
North Carolina and South Carolina are anything but small potatoes when it comes to peanut production.
Reedley, Calif.-based Fruit World says it is shipping some of the ripest early California cherry varieties.
North Carolina fresh fruit and vegetable shipments rose 6% in 2022 when compared with 2021, according to USDA data.
A diminished peach crop hurt total fresh produce volumes in South Carolina in 2022, USDA statistics show.