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In a groundbreaking way, Peruvian organic avocados are getting focused marketing attention.
Industry leaders responding to a survey from The Packer mentioned education, consumer insights and more data on life cycle analysis.
California pomegranates are a true fall fruit, with nearly all shipments of whole fruit moved from September through December.
Western Growers is backing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, introduced in the U.S. House on Aug. 10 by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Dusty Johnson, R-S.D.
At least it’s better than last year: That’s the sentiment felt across East Coast apple orchards and packing houses, in more ways than one.
For all marketers, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced more intensive marketing to consumers through social media and online platforms.
During Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Rimini, Sorma Group premiered its new WD4-S weighing machine.
Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. exports of pears increased in the 2020-21 marketing season.
Online retailer FreshDirect is promoting its lineup of premium stone fruit varieties from Family Tree Farms.
Strawberries typically aren’t thought of as “fall fruit,” but plenty of promotable volume will be available in the months ahead.
Grower-shippers of pears have dealt with multiple heat waves this season, and that is just another challenge that is testing their resiliency.
They say the third time is a charm, and as far as charity golf tournaments go, the Choptank Transport Community Foundation’s 10 Better Than Par Heroes Edition event on 9/11 broke the company’s previous records.
California grape shipments were running ahead of the same time last year through late August, and market conditions were similar to a year ago.
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their VERYX® 2.0 line of digital sorters at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth #C-4225.
For Delano, Calif.-based Wonderful Citrus, the California mandarin season kicks off in November when Wonderful Halos return to stores, said Dave Rooke, senior vice president of sales.
California citrus production will take a step back in the 2021-22 season, government reports indicate.
The severe drought is contributing to what could be a decline in output for California citrus in 2021-22, industry leaders say.
When it’s not Vidalia season, many sweet onion growers turn to Peru to satisfy their customers, and those customers should find a good crop from South American for fall 2021 and winter 2022.
There were no dog days of summer this year for refrigerated trucks.
Higher trucking costs are one of the season’s biggest potholes for Idaho potato grower-shippers this season.
Yields are down but sizes are up for Idaho potatoes this year, industry leaders report.
Government statistics show the final value of Idaho’s 2020 potato crop sold totaled $912 million, down 5% from 2019.
Whether it is the COVID-19 pandemic, strange weather, or the erratic foodservice market, the Idaho potato industry can handle it.
Market conditions for Idaho potatoes in mid-October showed prices that were running stronger than year-ago levels.
Fifth Wheel Freight founder and chairman Brian Bennett announced a new chief operating officer this week. Josh Brawley steps into a new role that shapes senior leadership and fosters continued growth.
Avocados From Mexico will be back again for the National Football League’s biggest game in February, and former New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees will star in the group’s 30-second television spot.
Supplies of Peruvian asparagus should be plentiful for festive holiday meals, and importers say quality should be good.
The U.S. market has opened up significantly this fall as plenty of good-quality, reasonably priced avocados make their way across the Mexican border.
Foodservice business has bounced back significantly from where it was a year ago, but most California winter vegetable grower-shippers say there’s still a way to go before sales approach pre-pandemic levels.
The Packer has compiled business updates from importers of Mexican avocados.