Pacific NW organic pear volume expected to increase

“The organic pear crop is up with annual cycling, and an increased transition to certified organic orchards," said Cat Gipe-Stewart, Director of Marketing at Superfresh Growers. 

August 24 , 2022

Sweet blackberry varieties gain popularity amongst consumers

Consumers’ appetite for blackberries has grown, with an estimated 25.5 million punnets sold last year in the UK alone, an eight per cent uplift on 2020, according to British Summer Fruits.

August 22 , 2022

Eating grapes can prevent dementia and extend your life, study finds

Researchers have found that the antioxidants in grapes can protect the brain against developing dementia by improving the function of neurons or nerve cells.

August 22 , 2022

U.S. Interior Secretary visits California to discuss ongoing drought

CFFA President Ian LeMay commented: “We appreciate the time Secretary Haaland has taken to visit California and, specifically, to meet with CFFA members to hear first-hand about the effects of the drought on agriculture."

August 19 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher pricing in sight for apples this season

With lower volumes in the West and a majority of apple producers pushing for higher prices, growers’ and packers’ costs have surged and pricing this season is expected to be stronger.

August 18 , 2022

Notification tool helps blueberry growers control disease

The Blueberry Advisory System notified growers to spray fungicide when fruit rot was more likely to develop, working to help minimize fruit rot and improve crop yields.

August 17 , 2022

U.S. avocado import value skyrocketed to new record in H1 as volume plummeted

Total Hass imports rose by 33 percent to $1.75 billion from January through June 2022, up from $1.32 million in the same period last year.

August 17 , 2022

U.S. table grape import value surges to new H1 record

The figure of $1.92 billion means that imports during the first six months of each year have more than doubled over the last decade.

August 12 , 2022

Port of Savannah bottleneck reaches its peak

GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch said more than 40 ships were waiting to come into the port Tuesday morning. "The vessels have plateaued and we have that under control," he said.

August 10 , 2022

Vanguard releases produce industry trends of 2022

Some of the key trends discussed in a report by Vanguard International called “Seven Produce Industry Trends of 2022" were supply chains, covid congestion, increased costs and inflation.

August 08 , 2022