USDA reminds Florida producers about hurricane assistance during citrus grove visit

Through the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service, the USDA is providing assistance for the nearly 2,500 requests they have received after Hurricane Irma.

March 15 , 2023

Oppy expanding plum portfolio with South African shipments

Varieties like Ruby Sun, Black Pearl, African Delight and Angeleno are among the first shipments. Additionally, the company will be introducing new cultivars such as Midnight Gold, Red Phoenix, Honey Punch and September Yummy.

March 15 , 2023

California Avocado Commission announces Terry Splane as new Marketing VP

Splane has over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the foodservice and retail channels, most recently as Head of Partner Success & Strategy for Impossible Foods.

March 15 , 2023

Michigan apple growers approve continuation referendum of advertising and promotion program

Established in July 1968, the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program was developed to enhance the economic position of Michigan apple producers through advertising, promotion, and publicity programs.

March 15 , 2023

Atmospheric river storms cause further flood threats in California

In Monterrey county, more than 8,500 residents were evacuated, including thousands of Latino farmworkers in a community known for its strawberry crops, after the Pajaro River swelled with runoff from last week's storm. 

March 15 , 2023

Share-Ify adds senior vice president to executive team

March 15 , 2023

Lee E. Cole returns as President & CEO of Calavo Growers

Mr. Cole has agreed to lead the Company for three years with the goal of returning the company to a position of growth and shareholder value creation.

March 14 , 2023

Southern African citrus exports may see big drop in 2023

Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa CEO Justin Chadwick reveals his projections for the upcoming season.

March 14 , 2023

Reefer ocean container business back on a stable keel

Since 2023 rolled onto the calendar, there has been a return to the fresh produce shipping normalcy of 2019. It’s no secret that in 2020, the Covid pandemic rocked produce ocean cargo. 

March 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango industry continues to take quantum leaps in the right direction despite challenges

An earlier flowering period this season has increased the likelihood of a lower domestic peak this year compared to past ones, which historically occurs in June.

March 14 , 2023