It’s like Blade Runner—only dry

Thirty-five years ago, this scenario would have struck observers of California agriculture as dystopian and nightmarish, much like the 2019...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Driscoll’s to screen documentary film ‘The Last Harvest’ at SXSW

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Driscoll’s BB #:116044 award-winning documentary, “The Last Harvest,” is heading to the big screen at the SXSW...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USHBC encourages a ‘Boost of Blue’ for National Nutrition month

FOLSOM, Calif. – In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393 is encouraging consumers...

3 years ago 5 minute read

California Strawberries launches ‘Love, Strawberries’ campaign

WATSONVILLE, CA – In time for National Strawberry Day, California Strawberries is set to amplify strawberries and their many health...

3 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 25, 2022

Mexican avocados are back, but what will the lasting effect be on already-tense trade? Pamela’s got good and bad things...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Market names President and COO

PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. BB #:168563 today announced that Nicholas Konat has been...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Lipman Family Farms to feature Crimson tomato at Southern Exposure

Lipman meets demand for flavorful, fresh produce through continually improved Crimson varieties IMMOKALEE, FL. – At the peak of Florida’s...

3 years ago 3 minute read

AppHarvest reveals growth plans in Q4 report

MOREHEAD, Ky., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppHarvest, Inc., a leading AgTech company, public benefit corporation and Certified B...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Two health studies support mango consumption

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As low fruit and vegetable consumption continues to contribute to diet-related chronic diseases...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Is rapid grocery for the masses?

Rapid online grocery is getting a lot of attention – and investment – lately, but I have to wonder how...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Chile adds new port for fruit shipments to U.S. West Coast

The port of Talcahuano, Chile, saw the first shipment of 9,210 pallets of fresh fruit sail on the Jorgen Reefer...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Waste and wrapping cucumbers

A new study by Wrap, a British organization promoting sustainability, has released a study contending that wrapping certain fresh produce...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Chelan Fruit joins Sage Fruit family of grower, packer, shippers

Yakima, WA – Sage Fruit Company BB #:163180 is pleased to announce they have partnered with Chelan Fruit beginning with...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA files PACA Action against H Brooks and Co.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against H Brooks and...

3 years ago 1 minute read

UK retailer partners with Apeel Sciences for citrus, avocados

ASDA is set to begin a significant new program in partnership with Apeel Sciences BB #:345580, which will introduce Citrus...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Fresh produce remains strong at retail despite inflation

American consumers are increasingly concerned about grocery – and especially fresh produce – inflation but so far haven’t significantly changed...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Trinity Fruit turns to Scale Microgrid Solutions for power outage protection

Trinity Fruit Company BB #:161683 is one of the premier growers, packers and shippers of fresh fruits in California’s Central...

3 years ago 4 minute read

New study shows plant-rich diet can add a decade to life expectancy

2/22/2022 Do you want to live another decade? A new study shows a plant-rich diet can add 10 years to...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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