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Washington Fruit Growers expects to pack a larger volume of cherries compared with a year ago, says Dan Davis, director of business development.

As an anchor tenant at the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. services customers in the foodservice and retail industry.

“Crop load is generally very average, which means fruit size will be ideal with promotable volumes,” said Tyler Johnson, sales manager for the Selah, Wash.-based company.

USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state’s citrus industry.

Benny “Buck” DeTroy Shuman Jr. died May 31, 2024, at 91. He was the patriarch of Shuman Farms, one of the largest growers of Vidalia onions.

When arrival nears for a new crop of Arkansas tomatoes, consumers can hardly wait. At least that’s the opinion of Gary Margolis, a tomato marketer who owns Hamburg, Ark.-based Gem Tomato & Vegetable Sales.

Few produce subcategories create more shopping appeal and more benefits than the cut-fruit section, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers insight about making the most of a summertime opportunity.

A.G. Kawamura, former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about where agriculture is headed in the state during this episode of Tip of the Iceberg, during the Sustainable Produce Summit.

A superior cherry crop is expected for The Dalles, Ore.-based Polehn Farms, says Shelly Sylvester, managing partner for distributor L.A. Karma Produce, Los Angeles.

BelleHarvest will be marketing a full Michigan dry veg program, cider, and apple program through the summer and fall, says Nick Teriaca, director of sales and procurement for the Belding, Mich.-based marketer.