Pennsylvania’s apple harvest begins

In its 110th year of business, Rice Fruit had a slightly early start, the company began apple harvest on early varieties and will begin shipping the first days of August.  

August 04 , 2023

Study: 36% of U.S. families skip meals for economic reasons

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the rate of food-at-home inflation is 7.1%, however, among surveyed shoppers, the perceived figure is 22.6%, more than 15 points higher than the official measure. 

August 04 , 2023

Tau fruit fly in California brings quarantine

This is the first time the specimen is confirmed in the Western hemisphere, and it is believed it was introduced by travelers bringing uninspected produce into the state.

August 04 , 2023

U.S. imports of Peruvian passion fruit drop 30%

This comes after an upward trend that saw FOB values rise almost 100% from 2019 to 2022.

August 04 , 2023

Mexico continues rainfall stimulation project to mitigate drought effects on ag

The technology, discovered over 70 years ago, uses planes or drones to inject silver iodide particles into clouds which attract water droplets from around them, increasing the chance of rainfall. 

August 03 , 2023

Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer retires

Manuel Yzaga, acting CEO of Vanguard Peru, is set to take on Stauffer’s previous role effective Jan. 1, 2024.

August 03 , 2023

Washington State University building ag research facility

The new building will be on the WSU campus. Research there will focus on improving the health, sustainability, and profitability of dryland and irrigated agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. 

August 03 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: The upcoming bountiful U.S. apple season

Experts project an upswing in apple production, reaching close to 120 million cases. The notable surge in volume can be attributed to the incorporation of novel, high-density orchards.

August 03 , 2023

Organic fresh produce sales up in Q2

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, and packaged salads continued to be the two dominant organic fresh produce categories, combining to top $850 million for the quarter. 

August 03 , 2023

Ocean Mist Farms wins IFPA’S Foodservice Show Chef's Choice award

August 03 , 2023