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USDA proposes to nix cranberry marketing order
USDA proposes to nix cranberry marketing order

The USDA has proposed the termination of the federal cranberry marketing order.

Oppy and Ocean Spray celebrate 20 years of cranberry collaboration in U.S. market
Oppy and Ocean Spray celebrate 20 years of cranberry collaboration in U.S. market

As the companies report seeing a healthy growing season throughout the Pacific Northwest and Wisconsin, a "fun-focused" retail campaign is set to embrace the emerging "Friendsgiving" trend.

Cranberry crop estimates down slightly for 2023
Cranberry crop estimates down slightly for 2023

The USDA estimated the U.S. national cranberry crop for 2023 at 7.62 million barrels, down 5% from the 2022 crop year.

India slashes tariffs on blueberries, cranberries and other U.S. ag exports
India slashes tariffs on blueberries, cranberries and other U.S. ag exports

After recent tariff lifts on apples, walnuts and almonds, India has slashed tariffs for additional U.S. exports, including include blueberries and cranberries, signaling increased opportunities for American producers.

USDA says cranberry marketing order voted out
USDA says cranberry marketing order voted out

The marketing order, which was established in 1962, provides for the use of volume control in the form of producer allotments, handler withholdings or a combination of both.

USDA: Apple production rises, cranberry crop down
USDA: Apple production rises, cranberry crop down

The USDA has forecast U.S. apple total production for 2023 at 9.91 billion pounds, up 1% from 2022.

Pest-killing nematodes offer an insecticide alternative for cranberry growers
Pest-killing nematodes offer an insecticide alternative for cranberry growers

Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have discovered several species in Wisconsin soils that can kill major pests lurking in U.S. cranberry bogs in less than 72 hours.

Ocean Spray leans into the holidays with a 10-hour cranberry yule log
Ocean Spray leans into the holidays with a 10-hour cranberry yule log

Ocean Spray has offered viewers an inventive holiday yule log video that features canned cranberry sauce.

The Packer's 2023 Organic Fresh Trends revealed
The Packer's 2023 Organic Fresh Trends revealed

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey polled more than 1,000 consumers in mid-October, discovering differences in how consumers report purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Kroger predicts fresh cranberries to be a star of Thanksgiving
Kroger predicts fresh cranberries to be a star of Thanksgiving

The Cincinnati-based grocer announced trends heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, sharing that it expects to sell 6.2 million pounds — or 100 truckloads — of fresh cranberries this holiday.

Ocean Spray puts cranberries front and center this holiday
Ocean Spray puts cranberries front and center this holiday

This fall, global cranberry cooperative urges shoppers to center their holiday table around canned cranberries in a playful marketing campaign.

Vastly improved fresh cranberry supply expected for Naturipe
Vastly improved fresh cranberry supply expected for Naturipe

With expectations of a bigger crop than a year ago, Naturipe Farms is bringing fresh cranberries to the market again this year, says Brian Vertrees, director of business development for Naturipe. 

Ocean Spray looks for ample fresh cranberries this fall
Ocean Spray looks for ample fresh cranberries this fall

Ocean Spray will have ample fresh cranberries this fall, says Jeff LaFleur, vice president of cooperative development and grower relations at the cooperative.

Ocean Spray looks for ample fresh cranberries this fall
Ocean Spray looks for ample fresh cranberries this fall

Ocean Spray will have ample fresh cranberries this fall, says Jeff LaFleur, vice president of cooperative development and grower relations at the cooperative.

Bigger U.S. cranberry crop expected, with Wisconsin leading the way
Bigger U.S. cranberry crop expected, with Wisconsin leading the way

The U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee in August estimated 2022 U.S. cranberry production at 8.3 million (100-pound) barrels, up 4% from a year ago.

Sell cranberries on their nutritious and candy qualities — at the same time
Sell cranberries on their nutritious and candy qualities — at the same time

As those shining garnet globes pop up in stores this fall, don’t forget to market the functional health benefits, as well as snacking opportunities and recipe versatility of your fresh and dried cranberries.

USDA predicts bigger U.S. apple crop for 2022
USDA predicts bigger U.S. apple crop for 2022

The USDA’s 2022 U.S. apple production estimate is 10.1 billion pounds, up 3% from the previous year. 

Ocean Spray and Brightseed collaborate to decode the health potential of the cranberry
Ocean Spray and Brightseed collaborate to decode the health potential of the cranberry

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Brightseed, an A.I.-led biosciences company today announced an agreement to leverage Brightseed’s A.I., Forager, to profile the compounds in cranberries.

Fruit’s health benefits explored by The Cranberry Institute
Fruit’s health benefits explored by The Cranberry Institute

The Cranberry Institute offers an in-depth look at the health benefits of cranberries in the diet.

Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas looks for strong fresh season
Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas looks for strong fresh season

The fresh cranberry outlook is strong for the Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas, said Scott Simmons, director of sales.

Fresh cranberries see stellar year in 2020
Fresh cranberries see stellar year in 2020

Fresh cranberries had a very good year in 2020.

Oppy welcomes Ocean Spray cranberry season with spirited holiday perspective
Oppy welcomes Ocean Spray cranberry season with spirited holiday perspective

Cranberries are back, and The Oppenheimer Group is looking forward to putting Ocean Spray at the center of holiday tables.

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Goodbye summer, hello fall in the produce aisle

Fall is all about the harvest bounty — bubbling hot jonathan apple pies adorned with sugary laced lattice tops, jack-o-lantern pumpkins, ornamental gourds, sweet fall grapes, hard squash and crunchy apples.

Massachusetts growers forecast an average crop this season
Massachusetts growers forecast an average crop this season

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association (CCCGA) leadership attended this week’s Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) meeting where the committee announced its 2021 cranberry crop forecast for the United States.

Habelman Bros., L&S Cranberry unite for cooperative
Habelman Bros., L&S Cranberry unite for cooperative

The owners of Habelman Bros. Co. in Tomah, Wis., and L&S Cranberry LP in St. Lucien, Quebec, formed the Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas.

United Fresh foodservice report highlights holidays, back to school

The United Fresh Produce Association’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice fall issue highlights the traditional holiday meal mainstays, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued effects on the foodservice sector.

Naturipe: Reimagine cranberries this holiday season

Naturipe’s berry experts are daring consumers to get creative with cranberries this holiday season – and beyond – with the launch of the company’s first downloadable cookbook, Reimagining Cranberries.

Ocean Spray looks for more fresh cranberry volume
Ocean Spray looks for more fresh cranberry volume

Middleboro, Mass-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. expects to have more fresh fruit this year compared with 2019.

Wisconsin cranberry crop rated strong
Wisconsin cranberry crop rated strong

The Wisconsin cranberry crop is looking good.

Naturipe adds recycle label on packaging

Naturipe Farms has taken a big step forward in its commitment to sustainability.

Tom Hayes joins Ocean Spray as CEO, president

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., has hired Tom Hayes as president and CEO.

Ocean Spray reports 100% of its cranberries grown sustainably

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a cooperative whose 700 owner-members grow in the U.S., Canada and Chile, reports that its entire crop is grown sustainably.

Ocean Spray fires CEO, announces interim leader

The board of directors for Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has tabbed James White as interim CEO after firing CEO and president Bobby Chacko for violating the company’s policy against harassment.

Minor Crop Farmer Alliance honors Humfeld, Korson
Minor Crop Farmer Alliance honors Humfeld, Korson

The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance has honored Phil Korson of Cherry Marketing Institute and Terry Humfeld of Cranberry Institute for their service to the specialty crops industry.

Debunking myths and enjoying cranberry season

Cranberries don’t need to float in a bog to hit the sweet spot for the fresh market consumer.

Cranberry crop down in Wisconsin
Cranberry crop down in Wisconsin

A cool early growing season and late heat will reduce the supply of top grade Wisconsin cranberries this year, one marketer reports.

Janice Honigberg, president of Sun Belle,   Schiller Park, Ill. displays cranberries and pomegranate arils at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit expo.
Sun Belle promotes organic and biodynamic certified berries

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Schiller Park, Ill.-based Sun Belle is promoting organic and biodynamic cranberries and blueberries this fall, along with a wide variety of other berry offerings.

North Bay Produce releases dried fruit lines

Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce Inc. has added dried fruits to its offerings.

U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement stops tariffs on some produce

Japan has agreed to eliminate tariffs on a number of U.S. exports, including almonds, blueberries and sweet corn.

Oppenheimer to ship Ocean Spray label
Oppenheimer to ship Ocean Spray label

Oppenheimer's first Ocean Spray cranberry shipments are scheduled near the first day of fall.

Cranberry Marketing Committee adds partners, promos
Cranberry Marketing Committee adds partners, promos

In June, the Cranberry Marketing Committee entered into a partnership with the U.S. Rowing team.

Cranberry marketers try to shake holiday-only label
Cranberry marketers try to shake holiday-only label

Cranberry popularity rises with the holiday season but uses for the nutrient-dense fruit can extend year-round.

Ocean Spray has new packaging for cranberry season
Ocean Spray has new packaging for cranberry season

Ocean Spray cranberries will have new packaging this season, with berries shipping around the last week of September.

USDA forecasts cranberry crop up 1%

The 2019 U.S. cranberry crop is up 1% compared to 2018, according to a new crop forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Cranberry growers vote in favor of continue marketing order

Cranberry growers have voted to continue their federal marketing order program.

USDA announces assistance for farmers hit by tariffs

Cherry, grape, cranberry and tree nut producers are among U.S. growers who will receive direct payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this year to offset damage caused by retaliatory tariffs.

Cranberry Institute’s Terry Humfeld is retiring

After more than 35 years in the produce industry, Terry Humfeld, the Cranberry Institute’s executive director based in Avondale, Pa., is retiring at the end of 2019.

Ocean Spray adopts sustainability initiative
Ocean Spray adopts sustainability initiative

Farmer-owned cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Boston, has launched a sustainable agriculture initiative.

Infographic: Berry purchases by region
Infographic: Berry purchases by region

Blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, raspberry and strawberry purchases from across the nation.

Behold, the beloved cranberry

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: cranberry season.