Washington Apple Commission President steps down

After 18 years with the Washington Apple Commission, President Todd Fryhover has announced he will be retiring in November 2024.

March 25 , 2024

Chilean cherries close record-breaking 2023-24 campaign in China

More than 90,000 kg, nearly 200,000 lbs, of the Cerasina cherry variety arrived in China on March 18 on the vessel Seaspan Belief.

March 25 , 2024

Green queen of health: Research shows benefits of daily avocado consumption

Nutritional science researchers Kristina Petersen and Penny Kris-Etherton found, in a study of 1,008 U.S. consumers, that eating just one avocado a day improved overall diet quality among participants.

March 25 , 2024

Peru's pomegranate industry struggles as production drops 40%

The business has turned to small farmers, with 1 or 3 hectares who have lower production costs and find it to be a profitable product.

March 25 , 2024

Strong domestic blueberry supply forecast by California Giant Berry Farms

It’s a bountiful spring of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms, as the company forecasts significant volumes of domestic blueberries ahead.

March 25 , 2024

FTC report suggests US grocers profited from inflation

The results showed food and beverage retailer revenues increased to more than 6% over total costs in 2021.

March 22 , 2024

ZGROUP USA's AI-powered ripening rooms set standard in fruit ripening technology

The rising trend in retail avocados has led to increased demand for pre-conditioned fruits, presenting challenges for businesses to meet these specific requirements efficiently.

March 22 , 2024

Fruit World rolls out final winter citrus shipments

Based in Reedley, the company projects to harvest specialty citrus for another month and citrus staples into late April or early May.

March 22 , 2024

Global water management minds converge in Chile

The importance of the ACADES Congress is to promote education about desalination methods and generate public trust.

March 22 , 2024

Border policy, agriculture trade focus of US-Mexico summit

The conference facilitates conversation between industry leaders and government officials about the latest policy updates and events affecting agriculture and commerce. 

March 22 , 2024