Produce - General
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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 16 points to a reading of 167 in November, down from its all-time high set just one month ago.
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California garlic harvest will begin by mid-June, but COVID-19-related demand is expected to keep market conditions firm in the weeks ahead.
The North Carolina State Ports Authority set a new record for refrigerated container volume.
Awe Sum Organics, Santa Cruz, Calif., is starting its new crop of Southern Hemisphere apples.
RLS Logistics, Newfield, N.J., has a new website highlighting the company’s full-spectrum supply chain management capabilities.
Apple trees in bloom in New York state, with Hudson Valley bloom peaking in mid-May and western New York blossoms starting to break open, which will be followed by Lake Champlain orchards.
Despite the pandemic, ports on both coasts have optimistic fresh produce outlooks, and the Alliance for Food and Farming is looking at small, but positive changes during the pandemic.
Something new is coming this way. United Fresh LIVE!, the June 15-19 virtual produce event, will be a brand new experience for the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for the event.
Avocados saw a resurgence in early May, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s latest report on sales during the pandemic.
The Southeast Produce Council has awarded almost $150,000 through the SEPC Member Scholarship program this year.
West Pak Avocado has made changes to facilities to ensure they have the latest technology, while taking precautions for worker safety during the pandemic.
Consumers will flock to stores for Northwest cherries, and they will have plenty of choices, marketers say.
Crowley Logistics, Jacksonville, Fla., has promoted Bob Goldenberg to vice president of commercial operations.
Chiquita is celebrating its 15th year of protecting biodiversity in the Nogal Nature and Community Reserve in Costa Rica.
United Fresh has launched a webpage with detailed information on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, the direct payment program to help producers reclaim some of the losses from the pandemic.
From recognizing the importance of small moments of fun to donating services to help consumers, companies are finding ways to respond in the crisis.
As the first large virtual produce trade show, United Fresh LIVE! will be a groundbreaking event for attendees and exhibitors.
Looking at the future of organic produce marketing after COVID-19, the United Fresh Produce Association and Organic Produce Network will co-host an Organic General Session during United Fresh LIVE!
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect companies and individuals in the fresh produce industry.
The Food and Drug Administration is extending the application period for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program.
Echoing concerns raised in the fresh produce industry, members of Congress serving on House agriculture subcommittees, are asking about the process to award contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box program.
U.S. blueberries grown in 11 states and California avocados now have access to the Chinese market as a result of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
A University of Florida survey on COVID-19’s effects on the state’s agriculture industry shows that most operations continue to operate, and expect to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Santa Barbara,Calif.-based Apeel Sciences has announced $250 million in new financing, and endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry. The financial boosts brings the company’s valuation to more than $1 billion.
Public comments are due June 1 to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, and procrastinators are peppering the committee with plenty of last-minute directions about what they should do next.
Vision Import Group, Hackensack, N.J., has hired Alberto Obregon as director of global procurement.
Led by unanimous support from their board of directors, the United Fresh Produce Association is jumping into the future with the virtual United Fresh LIVE! event the week of June 15.