Strawberries
Average fob berry prices in the U.S. declined for strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in 2022, while the average fob for blackberries climbed.
Seven Seas, a division of the Tom Lange Company Inc., has been growing and marketing California and Mexican strawberries for decades.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries farms exclusively in Santa Maria during the summer months, says Cindy Jewell, vice president of marketing.
Naturipe will have plentiful berry supplies this summer, says Jim Roberts, president of sales for the Naples, Fla.-based marketer of both conventional and organic fruit.
The California agency has tapped William Turechek as its next vice president of research and Jeff Cardinale as its new director of communications.
Gem-Pack Berries LLC is excited about its recent merger with Well-Pict and Gem-Pack’s exponential growth over the last two years, says Michelle Deleissegues, vice president of marketing for Gem-Pack.
The observations come from a USDA Economic Research Service report examining changes in domestic production, consumption, prices and trade for strawberries and blueberries over two decades.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shares the keys to the state’s strawberry success.
One detail from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows that younger consumers were the most frequent purchasers of organic strawberries exclusively.
The company recently harvested its first fair-trade strawberries, which it says continues its sustainable and socially responsible farming.
The California Strawberry Commission celebrated its role as an official partner of the 38th annual California Strawberry Festival, where over 50,000 attendees enjoyed strawberries, educational activities, and events.
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center plays an active role in strawberry industry research, most recently delivering 23 presentations or posters at the 10th North American Strawberry Symposium held in San Luis Obispo in March.
The robots are here. And they’re harvesting our fruit.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based company predicts a bountiful summer of California strawberries ahead, as it forecasts promotable volumes of its cornerstone product.
The Irvine, Calif.-based Gem-Pack is “excited to welcome the Well-Pict team and its impactful brand into the company’s already dynamic assemblage.”
The staff at Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries have been enjoying fresh strawberries straight from the ranch and motivating each other with their creations.
Picking for most growers in the Sunshine State got underway in early to mid-November, and supplies were slowly but surely picking up throughout December.
If you’re buying Florida strawberries, chances are they’re one of three varieties developed by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
Print, digital and retail promotions such as grocery cart ads, weekly circulars, social media campaigns, shoppable ads and more will be used to spread the word about the Sunshine State’s juicy red strawberries.
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has inducted Gary Wishnatzki into its hall of fame for his innovations in the berry industry.
The annual “State of the Strawberry Category Report” highlights year-over-year growth in conventional and organic berries.
Canadawide Fruits, Les Entreprises Pitre partner with Bleu & Bon to supply the company with raw materials to develop into fruit-based products.
The company said the closure is in response to increased costs of farming in California and growing demand for vertically farmed strawberries.
The collaboration seeks to develop neopestalotiopsis resistance in existing University of Florida cultivars.
The company first made the list in 2019 and has continued to make steady growth.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is blockchain compliant with the IBM Food Trust, allowing all points of the company’s berry supply chain to access data.
The company said it will quadruple its greenhouse-grown berry production for the 2024-25 season.
The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based grower said retailers can expect an ample amount of organic and conventionally grown strawberries, including from its Fresh From Florida label.