Florida
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe has announced increased organic and conventional blueberry production in the Southeast U.S.
Immokalee, Fla.-based Lipman Family Farms will highlight its exclusive Crimson tomato and other fresh produce at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference.
Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC will see an increase in Florida avocado production because of new grafts bearing fruit, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on G & K Citrus LLC, (G&K Citrus) Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC has added two new members to its sales office, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.
The season for Florida-grown avocados is off to a good start, with promotable volumes available June through August, according to a news release.
Florida growers have said yes to more producer-funded citrus research.
The avocado has become what the grapefruit once was, and vice versa.
Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces its purchase of Florida Food Service, Inc.
Florida strawberry production for Gem Pack Berries will continue strong into spring, said Michelle Deleissegues, director of marketing for the Irvine, Calif.-based company.
Central Florida blueberry fields for Dundee-based Florida Classic Growers Inc. should start harvest the last week of March, said Al Finch, president.
As Florida peach season approaches, Florida Classic Growers shares tips for maximizing merchandising and display of the stone fruit.
A Florida woman pleaded guilty on April 6 to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the U.S. under the H-2A temporary visa program, according to a news release.
Florida avocado shipments totaled 1.11 million 25-pound cartons in 2021, according to the USDA Market News Service.
New Limeco LLC expects to have a better Florida avocado crop in 2022-23, said Eddie Caram, general manager of the Princeton, Fla.-based marketer.
Taking care of Florida farmers who help take care of the U.S. food supply is the goal of a new program from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology recently assisted Inteligistics, a WGCIT partner, in the evaluation of Inteligistics’ InteliCool system at Fresh Del Monte facilities.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Central Market of FL II Inc., Sarasota, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Florida citrus growers got off easy following Hurricane Nicole, which hit the Sunshine State on Nov. 10, compared to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in late September.
Sustainability has benefits in production and in marketing, growers say.
University of Florida researchers have found UV light to be an effective physical control for the two-spotted spider mites that have preyed on Florida’s winter strawberry crops.
The Plant City, Fla.-based company hosted PixieRock, with event proceeds going to local charities.
Florida strawberry production for Wish Farms should see an increase in volume for 2022-23, says Nick Wishnatzki, public relations manager for the Plant City, Fla.-based grower-shipper.
Conditions look excellent for GEM-Pack Florida strawberries, says Michelle Deleissegues, director of marketing for the company.
The sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA, according to a news release.
Florida strawberries are expected to show increasing volume for Christmas and New Year celebrations, says Sue Harrell, marketing director for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association.
The 2022-23 season marks the 100th anniversary of Astin Farms, and Payton Astin, marketing director for the Plant City, Fla.-based supplier, said that milestone will be celebrated.
Bova Fresh LLC has increased acreage of Florida strawberries this season and has excellent crop prospects, says Bob Wilhelm, owner of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based marketer.
Florida strawberry volume is increasing for Well-Pict Berries, says Jim Grabowski, director of marketing.
Florida strawberries are entering their prime time.