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With a start date of about June 1, the 2024 Northwest cherry crop will begin 10-12 days ahead of the 2023 crop, according to Northwest Cherry Growers.

The health halo for berries continues to shine brightly.

Get the inside scoop on educational sessions, activities and events at The Packer’s upcoming West Coast Produce Expo and Sustainable Produce Summit.

The agency will host a 60-day comment period for this decision for the pesticide used in cranberry, Brussel sprouts and other crop production.

Berries are a hit with all demographics, but The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 data reveals where strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries shine.

The event brings together leading apple experts and economists with presentations on emerging diseases, internal disorders, organic regulations and the role of ethylene management in apple quality.

Cherry packers in California and New Zealand have implemented Tomra’s AI-powered LUCAi technology with good results, according to a news release.

The International Fresh Produce Association has name the 12 new companies that will join the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator for the 2024 cohort.

Fresh fruit importer-exporter Salix Fruits is eyeing strong supplies from its recently launched summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Major League Pickleball have teamed to increase blueberry consumption among the fast-growing pickleball fan base.