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In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangoes hit record highs, according to Mission Produce.

The collaboration will use artificial-intelligence technology to streamline greenhouse operations, reduce energy costs and maximize crop yields.

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America connect say the milestone is part of an ongoing and expanding national effort to connect under-resourced communities with 10 million servings of produce by 2025.

New research findings and tools in the areas of automation, pathology and entomology were presented and displayed at the 10th anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.

With growers throughout the world coping with farming challenges related to weather, water and disease, the company says it all starts with seeds when it comes to offering growers sustainable solutions.

While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato.

As part of the 2025 Indoor Ag-Con conference program, the CEA Alliance will present a “State of the Industry” report, outlining the growth, challenges and opportunities for the CEA sector.

Following significant rainfall and pest pressure, Gov. Gretchen Witmer estimates crop loss ranging from 30% to 75%.

The company will feature a roulette wheel for visitors at the New England Produce Council show, Aug. 19-20 in Everett, Mass.

The importer has also added a new director of national business development.