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New research from Rabobank indicates increasing supplies of imported blueberries will weaken prices in 2019-20, particularly in the spring and fall seasons.

It’s more difficult to grow organic berries in the humid, rainy Southeastern part of the U.S. compared to arid California, but growers in Florida are still increasing their stock.

Produce industry veteran Ron Dandrea, 57, died April 11.

New York school districts can apply for $1.5 million for Farm-to-School programs.

Strict food safety measures have been implemented as Peruvian avocado producers prepare to pack and ship up to 200 million pounds of high-quality fruit to the U.S. between June and September.

New Jersey officials and produce leaders are grappling with how to mitigate the health and safety of the state’s people as it is the second-most dangerous U.S. state for the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

As the volume of fresh produce transported between North America and South America increases, Sealand is working to “streamline and effectively deliver an unbreakable end-to-end avocado cold chain journey.”

Hugh Branch, South Bay Fla., is in its second year partnering with Nardelli Bros. Inc., Cedarville, N.J., offering its corn for the New Jersey company’s tray-pack operation.

With the way the crops in New Jersey are going, you would hardly know there’s a pandemic.

Peruvian growers are expected to export 200 million pounds of avocados to the U.S. this year, according to the Peruvian Avocado Commission.