Peruvian 2023 avocado exports expected to top $1 billion

From January 1 to August 28, 2023, Peruvian avocado exports reached 572.6 million kilos, showing an increase of 8.8 percent...

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The Peruvian blueberry miracle

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) has issued a new report entitled The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets:...

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Stemilt raises funds for WAEF scholarships

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt Growers BB #:113654 presented Washington Apple Education Foundation with a check for $155,000 which was raised...

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Bayer acquisition expands its fruits and vegetables business to strawberries

Monheim, September 21, 2023 – Bayer today announced the expansion of its leading Fruits and Vegetables business to strawberries. With the...

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Electric truck successfully completes high-temperature and high-altitude tests

HONG KONG, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Windrose Technology has successfully completed 40 days and over 10,000 km of high-temperature and high-altitude...

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GRAPHIC: Onions by the numbers

Onions have long been one of consumers’ most popular vegetables. Per capita consumption rose to 18.3 pounds in 2022, with...

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Organic Grower Summit plans session on regenerative organic

Organic Grower Summit 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN MONTEREY, CA—September 20, 2023 – “Regenerative agriculture” is a fast-growing...

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Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act introduced in Congress

September 20, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is applauding Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and...

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dVida Company showcases mango and dragon fruit

September 18, 2023 – dVida Company is based in the heart of Houston, Texas and known for being an agricultural...

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Avocados From Mexico partners with LA Galaxy for menu items

Partnership Will See the Launch of Brand-New Concessions at Dignity Health Sports Park Featuring One-of-a-Kind Fresh Avocado Centric Menu Items...

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Harris Teeter Delivery launches in DC with temperature-controlled delivery trucks

HT Delivery launched in Greater Maryland in May 2023, now expands to DC metro area. No delivery fee for 30...

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Five SEPC Southern Innovations stand-outs

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Southeast Produce Council’s BB #:191194 Southern Innovations show typically is a venue to find new products...

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Florida strawberries’ secret problem

“Rising costs erode the competitiveness of Florida strawberries and squeeze growers’ profit margins. Combined with rising imports of strawberries from...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mann Packing, P.F. Chang’s collaborate on new salad kit

SALINAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mann Packing Co., Inc., BB #:114946 a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte N.A., Inc. and one of the...

2 years ago 5 minute read

USDA cites Florida firm for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Sunrise International LLC, BB #:290749...

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WinCo Foods to use Invafresh platform in fresh departments

WinCo leverages the prescriptive analytics and AI capabilities of the Invafresh Fresh Retail Platform to optimize multiple fresh departments Toronto,...

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Pacific Trellis Fruit expands premium stone fruit lineup

Los Angeles, CA, September 17, 2023 – Pacific Trellis Fruit, BB #:164166 a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium...

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National Farm Safety and Health Week provides opportunity to review less-considered injury risks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports there were about 2.6 million workers employed in agriculture on farms in 2022. While...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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