CBP identify rare pest at US/Mexico border in fruit shipment

The destructive and rare pest has not been identified before in the U.S..

May 17 , 2022

Naturipe reports good weather as organic blueberry harvest reaches peak season

Naturipe provided a harvest update as its organic blueberry crop heads into peak production through June.

May 16 , 2022

April produce inflation continues upward climb

The value of sales are up, while unit sales are down and prices continue their upward climb. Spending was as influenced by the Easter holiday, and inflation concerns remain a top worry for nearly all consumers

May 16 , 2022

A guide to growing blueberries for beginners

This comprehensive guide from the West Virginia University Extension gives you everything you need to start growing this super fruit.

May 16 , 2022

Pink Lady apple founder John Cripps passes

John Cripps spent 25 years developing the globally recognized apple variety before launching it in the market in 1991.

May 13 , 2022

First charter shipment of Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit arrives to U.S.

Zespri is targeting health conscious consumers with marketing campaigns around the SunGold brand, which it says is outpacing sales among all of its categories.

May 13 , 2022

How to grow herbs in home gardens

Check out this great guide from the University of Minnesota on growing a whole range of herbs at home.

May 13 , 2022

Agrovision obtains major funding for ongoing global expansion

The leading producer and supplier of superfruits and vegetables has closed a $210 million financing which will fund its continuing global expansion.

May 12 , 2022

Oppy partners with Mexican avocado consortium to smoothen supply

Oppy said that through its vertically integrated trio of partners, including Eco Farms and now AvoWorks, it can smooth out some of the dynamics which can affect the flow of avocados from Mexico into the market.

May 12 , 2022

Nature's Pride CEO to step down, replaced by COO

The current CEO at Nature's Pride, Fred van Heyningen will be replaced by CCO Adriëlle Dankier, who has more than 20 years experience working within the company.

May 12 , 2022