Produce - General
California’s citrus groves look remarkably different than they did last year. A record crop weighed down mandarin trees and navel oranges stayed on trees late into the summer months due to shipping issues.
California farmers and ranchers may have some modest relief in water allocations this year due to December rains.
Great news for U.S. retailers and consumers! As of January 25, the entry of Chilean Plums under Systems Approach has been confirmed and published in the Federal Register.
For Divine Flavor, nothing says fresh more than a bell pepper, tomato or cucumber from Sinaloa. The winter and early spring months is when the company’s vegetable program thrives.
The volume of produce out of Mexico has continued to grow. More commodities are being grown in Mexico every year, because more California companies are getting into Mexico.
To help businesses understand and utilize their research findings, FoodMix is hosting a webinar on branded produce and the current state of it.
Capay Organic and Creekside Organics, Inc. announce the merger of their strengths into one organization under the leadership of Creekside Organics CEO, Brenda Haught.
USDA Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced that USDA is investing $1 billion to build and improve critical community facilities in 48 states, Puerto Rico and Guam.
The Hass Avocado Board is expanding its partnership with the nonprofit Walk with a Doc for a second year to step up education about the importance of investing in heart health through nutrition, movement, and community.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based strategic marketing firm GoldenSun Insights has appointed Naba Bakar as vice president of marketing.
U.S. apple growers have suffered big drops in export sales to Southeast Asia, and retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. apples in 2018 are the reason why.
The IFPA Co-CEOs Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel met with Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, to discuss supply chain issues critical to the fresh produce trade.
The National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association and Organic Trade Association will form an alliance that will help both organizations strengthen their impact on national public policy.
More than $70 million will be distributed this year to winning applications from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
The government of Canada is taking public comments on a proposed regulation to ban some single-use plastic items.
While New York alone can’t solve supply chain disruptions caused by global shipping delays, the state can adopt policies and make investments that help grow the local farm and food system, one expert said.
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week. The organization wants to encourage the ag industry to share messages honoring the farmworkers.
The Center for Produce Safety will hold its 13th annual Research Symposium June 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency LaJolla in San Diego, Calif.
The USDA’s latest Food Price report reveals that food prices in December 2021 were up 6.3% higher than in December 2020.
The Crespo Organic Ataulfo program offers an option, that aims to educate and drive the repeat consumption and allure of Mexico’s unique and incredibly sweet cultivar.
The Well•Pict tradeshow crew is heading to Hollywood, Fla., for the Global Organic Produce Expo, going on Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Farm Fresh Direct has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
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The last two years have been good ones for melon markets, and honeydew, cantaloupe and specialty melons were in good demand. This winter, sales are off to a good start, said Mikee Suarez, salesman at MAS Melons & Grapes.
Potato prices have shown a big increase in the past year, and potato marketers anticipate a firm market for the balance of the storage season.
The USDA has announced the appointment of seven members and 10 alternates to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.
Dundee, Scotland-based Sappi Rockwell Solutions has appointed Hannah Edwards as its new business development manager.
The California Fresh Fruit Association has announced the panelists that will headline the Industry Workshop during its upcoming 86th Annual Meeting, March 13-15, 2022.
Salinas, Calif.-based International Produce Group (IPG) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 by expanding its reach in Chile, Peru and Mexico.