Oppy to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year

Grower-marketer Oppy expects to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year as it enters its third season providing the Brazilian-produced supplies.

October 07 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts high production volumes for strawberries

California Giant Berry Farms recently shared a strawberry crop update forecasting a big increase in production. Peak volumes are expected for both organic and conventionally grown fruit.

October 06 , 2022

Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022

Inflation could cause Peruvian grapes to be replaced by cheaper fruits

Inflation has Peruvian producers and exporters on alert over concerns that consumers may opt to purchase less expensive fruit.

October 04 , 2022

First reports emerge of damage to Florida citrus industry from hurricane

One major citrus producer believes the greater impact of the storm will be on production in the current season and possibly next one, rather than on long-term production.

October 03 , 2022

New York is now the busiest port in the U.S.

The port of New York and New Jersey recently became the U.S. busiest shipping ports, CNBC reports. This comes after a historic flux during August.

September 28 , 2022

California vineyards endure varied response to September weather

California vineyards experienced a variety of rainfall amounts in early September, leaving growers with radically differing views of table grape damage

September 27 , 2022

Energy crisis affects European vegetable farms

Vegetable producers in northern and western Europe are contemplating halting their activities because of the financial hit from the region's energy crisis, Reuters reports.

September 26 , 2022

Passion Fruit and Cape gooseberry are Colombia's new promising fruits

The new trades seek to consolidate international markets, such as Mexico and the USA. Both Passion Fruit and Cape gooseberry have registered increases in exports during 2022.