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U.S. exports of lemons and limes have been trending lower in recent years, and 2021 saw a 15% decline in combined exports.
Ontario-based Ever Tru Farms, a greenhouse grower of strawberries, has announced its first shipment of strawberries to select stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Limes from Mexico, Colombia and Peru give SiCar Farms plenty of options for consumers, said Jackie Carrillo, director of sales and marketing for the McAllen, Texas-based company.
If you’re not promoting your avocados front and center just before May 5, you’re missing a prime opportunity to increase sales. Yes, other types of fresh produce work great, too, for the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and the Texas International Produce Association are helping to translate Spanish language comments on the FDA’s agricultural water proposed guidelines.
Martori Farms, a grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently acquired Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two farms will increase Martori’s supply of melons.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is using Farmworker Awareness Week to celebrate its companywide Equitable Food Initiative certification.
San Francisco-based Farmland LP, an investment fund that generates returns by converting conventional farmland to organic farmland, has announced the closing of Vital Farmland REIT LLC, according to a news release.
There is plenty of business growth ahead for high-tech fruit and nut variety development, according to a new report from Rabobank.
USDA seeks comment on draft pest risk assessment for the importation of mangosteen fruit from Panama
The Government of Panama has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize the importation of Mangosteen fruit for consumption into the U.S. and Territories.
WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, Calif., is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea).
Datasembly’s proprietary technology platform gives users access to hyperlocal pricing, promotions and assortment insight.
63% of customers purchased bananas within the past 12 months.
Watson will head the Arizona and California sales teams for the year-round grower and shipper in table grape and vegetable distribution.
BioSafe Systems, LLC is a leader in environmentally sustainable practices and products. The company has developed a soil amendment and foliage spray that bolsters crop health in agricultural and horticultural crops.
Middleton brings a combined 20 years of experience in retail and wholesale produce roles to the fresh-cut processor and wholesale distributor.
Among all food categories tracked by federal statistics, only fresh vegetables showed lower retail prices in February compared with January.
The Vidalia sweet is known for its flat shape, high sugar content and low sulfur content. It is considered among America’s favorite sweet onion. This famous treat is only available in spring and summer.
U.S. retail lemon per-capita availability increased from 2.3 pounds in 2000 to 2.5 pounds in 2019, and imports are taking a bigger slice of total lemon demand than just a few years ago.
The 2021-22 season has been a lean year for domestic citrus supply, and a new USDA fruit outlook report reinforces that point.
The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics will harvest and market a trial crop of regeneratively grown fresh vegetables beginning on Earth Day, April 22.
With the event just a week away, CPMA breaks down the numbers — from new products to exhibitors to this year’s one Lifetime Achievement Award winner Alain Routhier.
With Florida’s blueberry harvest in full swing, state officials estimate acreage at 5,200 acres and production near 20 million pounds.
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced its VERYX digital sorters for fresh-cut, hydroponically grown leafy greens.
The Vancouver-British Columbia-based marketer and distributor of fresh produce has promoted Garland Perkins to the new role of senior manager of innovation and sustainability.
UnitedAg is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 AEF Educational Scholarship Program. Fifty-four students from agricultural communities across California won awards ranging from $250 to $6,000.
Potatoes USA Launches New Educational Video Series for Retailers
Kansas City, Mo.-based Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling certain packages containing cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
While the crop size may not match last year’s high yields, The Flavor Tree Fruit Company in Hanford, Calif., is expecting large cherries for the upcoming harvest.
Kalera’s chief commercial officer discusses the booming vertical farming industry and the future of food.