Nectarines
California is expected have plenty of good-quality tree fruit, melons and other commodities this summer, though some items might get off to a later start than usual, and early volume on others may be off a bit.
California Fresh Fruit Association is a public policy organization that advocates on behalf of 13 fresh fruit commodities — everything from blueberries to stone fruit to table grapes, says CFFA’s Courtney Razor.
Chilean stone fruit growers and exporters believe that exports will reach 35.3 million boxes in 2023-24, an increase of 15% over last season.
The organization, which supports the South African stone fruit industry, is offering product info, consumer insights and expansion plans into nectarine market, aiming to elevate demand in the U.S. during winter months.
The USDA plans to buy the fruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
PureFresh Sales, Selma, Calif., will be using shelf life extending products from Hazel Technologies, Chicago, to keep its fruit fresher.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peach and nectarine crops are available in two new packs.
Washington state peach and nectarine volume from Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers will continue with promotable volume well into September.
Stemilt Growers’ summer stone fruit is arriving, giving retailers a chance to boost summer fruit and organic fruit categories.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is introducing three premium nectarines under its DulceVida brand.
Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has received Equitable Food Initiative certification for organic stone fruit grown in California.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., will be shipping Artisan Organics brand peaches and nectarines soon, with the season beginning in mid-July.
The University of Arkansas has released a new nectarine, Effie, named for a long-time university employee.
Wawona Packing Co. LLC, Cutler, Calif., has acquired the stone fruit breeding assets of Burchell Nursery Inc., including more than 60 patented fruit trees and associated genetics.
Jac. Vandenberg Inc., Yonkers, N.Y., is recalling cartons of Chilean peaches, nectarines and plums shipped to retailers in 18 states for Listeria monocytogenes concerns.
California stone fruit companies Gerawan Farming Inc., Fresno, and Wawona Packing Co. LLC, Cutler, have merged.
Struggling Florida citrus growers face tough decisions
Florida growers set to collect smallest crop since 1945.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
It’s time to get those napkins out because Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peaches and nectarines are now in season.
California’s peach, nectarine and plums crop should offer good volume and strong quality this year, according to Levon Ganajian, retail relations director for Trinity Fruit Sales Co., Fresno, Calif.
Prices for yellow-flesh nectarines around the nation ranges from 99 cents to $2.99 per pound on July 14, according to U.S. Marketing Services.
The USDA has announced purchases of fresh and frozen stone fruit totaling more than $37 million.