Florida
Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus, a citrus grower, packer and shipper, acquired a 2,500-acre citrus grove in Charlotte County, Fla.
Artificial intelligence can tell which strawberries will taste better, according to new University of Florida research.
Despite a decrease in citrus production, the Florida citrus industry contributed more value to the state of Florida in 2019-20 than the previous season.
With demand for locally sourced produce on the rise, Lipman Family Farms is advancing its commitment to family-operated farms through the Lipman Local program.
Florida avocado growers have seen supply waiver with hot demand for South Florida real estate and from disease pressure.
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. re-introduced legislation to help Florida fruit and vegetable growers combat unfair trade practices “by countries like Mexico,” according to a news release.
Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered formal comment to the U.S. International Trade Commission on two investigations into imports of strawberries and bell peppers into the American market.
All humility aside, it’s good to be first. Florida is the first state in the U.S. to have ripe, marketable peaches each year, a point of pride for the state’s growers and marketers.
As April starts this week, we enter the Florida blueberry season and the sweet taste that comes with the fruit.
Florida citrus growers may have a new tool to help them slow the presence of citrus greening in already diseased trees.
Generation Farms is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Thomas as its new CEO effective April 2021.
Consumers typically turn to citrus to load up on vitamin C during cold and flu season, but this year, suppliers hope they’ll stock up on even more grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons to keep COVID-19 at bay.
FRSHst™, the innovative fresh and healthy dining experience from Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce has just launched in Miami.
Florida’s tropical and subtropical climates mean pests, disease and fungus are a constant concern for growers.
With about 2,000 acres of commercial peaches, Florida isn’t a major player in domestic peach production.
Berry grower-marketer Wish Farms hosted a rockin’ party — called PixieRock! — for the public to celebrate its new headquarters in Plant City, Fla, and proceeds went to several charities.
Dan Duda, CEO and former president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, will retire after 40 years from the six-generation family-owned company effective December 31, 2020.
Miami-based J&C Tropicals has appointed Jessie Capote as the firm’s new CEO.
Berry marketer Wish Farms has opened the doors to its new headquarters in Plant City, Fla.
With citrus harvest ending from Florida in May, citrus distributor PJ Citrus, Doral, Fla., will source citrus from California, said Julyann Borges, president of the company.
The battle over Mexican tomato prices has reared up again between warring grower groups.
Sabine Henry, tropical manager and salesperson at Central American Produce for almost two decades, passed away August 30.
Darker days may be ahead for U.S. tomato growers, new research from the University of Florida shows.
Florida strawberry business updates from companies such as Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Gem-Pack and Wish Farms.
While making no recommendations, the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued reports showing big effects of U.S. imports of squash and cucumbers on the domestic market.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.
Florida’s Port Manatee and Del Monte Fresh Produce NA Inc. have reached an agreement to keep the company’s fruit imports coming into seaport until at least 2026, with options through 2036.
Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International is pleased to announce that Ed Sheubrooks has joined the DLF sales team.
Despite forecasts for a smaller production of all oranges and grapefruits this year, Florida citrus growers said favorable growing conditions are resulting in a strong, high-quality Florida citrus crop.
Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus has announced a new Florida grapefruit brand and specialty product, YELLOS.