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The 2021-22 season has been a lean year for domestic citrus supply, and a new USDA fruit outlook report reinforces that point.

There is plenty of business growth ahead for high-tech fruit and nut variety development, according to a new report from Rabobank.

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. 

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.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is using Farmworker Awareness Week to celebrate its companywide Equitable Food Initiative certification.

When it comes to California cherries, Stemilt Growers operates a cherry-packing facility located in Stockton. The company’s cherries are grown in both new and established districts in California's San Joaquin Valley.

New York-based Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corp. and indoor, hydroponic farm company, will double the size of its greenhouse capacity from 600,000 square feet to more than 1.2 million square feet in 2022.

The Government of Pakistan has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Dates (Phoenix dactyliferas) for consumption into the U.S. 

Among all food categories tracked by federal statistics, only fresh vegetables showed lower retail prices in February compared with January.

Canada-based Accu-Label Inc. has announced it is in the final stages of certifying its COMPOST-it brand compostable labels.

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.

Now, more than ever, employee wellness is not just a human resources concern.

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.

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.

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive — well, more expensive than everything already is these days with price inflation in all sectors. Healthy Family Project's Amanda Keefer has advice.

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.

U.S. exports of lemons and limes have been trending lower in recent years, and 2021 saw a 15% decline in combined exports. 

Key organic priorities for the next farm bill include investment in organic research and cost share, new legislation to modernize organic regulations and support for farmers making the transition to organic agriculture.

The commodity markets came under pressure to start the week as traders tried to shed risk over shipping concerns in China as COVID-19 concerns caused officials to shut down transportation amid a two-pronged lockdown.

Registration for the West Coast Produce Expo (WCPE) golf tournament is now open and spots are filling up fast.

President Biden's USDA FY 2023 budget proposal focuses on climate, conservation and research with $3.8 billion discretionary spending increase for USDA with climate, conservation and clean energy the major focal points.

The USDA has announced that LS & CX LLC satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $73,586 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

Rivermaid Trading Co is a California cherry and pear grower-shipper. The cherry program has evolved significantly over the last 10 years for the company. Recently, it has added new growers.

Retailer recognizes the Salinas, Calif.-based produce company as a "top performer and supplier."

The Modesto, Calif.-based grocer with approximately 200 stores, has been acquired by private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management of Los Angeles.

The industry looks forward to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show in Montreal.

Juice has been a popular alternative to eating fresh fruits and vegetables for some time. Fresno, Calif.-based Trinity Fruit Sales has added their own brand to the table.

Willard “Bill” Bishop — who co-founded grocery digital analytics firm Brick Meets Click — died March 25. Bishop was 80.

The California Fresh Fruit Association kicked off its new fiscal year on Tuesday, March 15, during the annual membership meeting at the 86th annual meeting in Laguna Beach, California.

Susanne Klose is the new senior director of research and development at Church Brothers Farms. She has a strong scientific background working for UC Davis, Iowa State University and universities in Germany.

U.S. imports of limes have been rising steadily, and Mexico accounts for the lion’s share of all imported lime volume.

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 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.

Middleton brings a combined 20 years of experience in retail and wholesale produce roles to the fresh-cut processor and wholesale distributor.

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.

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.

For Santa Maria, Calif.-based Babe Farms Inc., colorful displays and in-store demos that make consumers want to get back in the kitchen are the key to successful produce sales at retail.  

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. 

Shippers and consumers both get excited for the California cherry season. This company handles cherries from all growing regions, which gives it an early start and long season.

WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, Calif.,  is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea).

The Government of New Zealand has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize the importation of fresh pepper for consumption into the U.S. and territories.

Porterville, Calif.-based Homegrown Organic Farms has announced its Northwest organic blueberry farms in Oregon have earned Equitable Food Initiative certification. 

Beachside Produce LLC plans for more volume this year. The company has begun its season and is looking for strawberry growers to rotate its other crops with.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.  – After two years of virtual events, Kansas City, Kan.-based Associated Wholesale Grocers brought back its Innovation Showcase in-person for 2022, and the March 21-23 event didn’t disappoint.

USDA now expects food price inflation in 2022 to be from 4.5% to 5.5%, compared with 2021, based on the all-food Consumer Price Index. No category shows a potential decline.

Broccoli is on a steady climb as one of the top 10 vegetables studied in Fresh Trends.

Don’t be afraid to get a little personal on social media, even on the business-focused Linkedin platform.

Kalera's chief commercial officer discusses the booming vertical farming industry and the future of food.

Gold Coast Packing Co has focused on pursuing innovation and value-added produce for over 40 years. That makes change a certainty.