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Kellogg wins dismissal of suit against its strawberry pop tart

Invoking the image name of a delicious strawberry is powerful, but a judge didn't think that guarantees any certain quantity of the fruit and threw out the class action suit.
March 11 , 2022

Port congestion continuing on both coasts

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to be at near-record levels this spring and summer as consumer demand and supply chain challenges continue to result in congestion.
March 11 , 2022

What's wrong with my plant? Blueberry stems and branches

Check this article out to find out what is going wrong with your blueberry plants, specifically their stems and branches.
March 11 , 2022

Meet the “Ultra” avocado buyer driving the market

While this segment only accounts for a single digit share of all avocado buying households in the U.S., it is responsible for more than a third of total U.S. purchase dollars of the fruit.
March 10 , 2022

Organic produce private labels vs. consumer brands at OPS 2022

Private labels are bigger than ever for organic produce in 2022, and the battle for market share with the consumer is on.
March 10 , 2022

Chilean avocados are water efficient and sustainable, according to new study by UNESCO-affiliated CAZALAC

This is the first analysis with scientific evidence on this characteristic crop from the central area of the Latin American country.
March 10 , 2022

USDA confirms citrus canker case in South Carolina

The affected plants were sold to customers in 11 states, and authorities are moving to locate and destroy them.
March 10 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Caborca’s frigid winter taking a toll on asparagus production

Prices in week 9 stood at around $20.10 per package, a 85 percent hike compared to the last season. Prices in the following weeks will largely depend on temperatures in Caborca.
March 10 , 2022

Effects of Huanglongbing on Florida oranges

This article presents important facts of HLB's history in Florida, illustrated descriptions, and details regarding HLB's effects on fruit yield, appearance, and quality.
March 10 , 2022

In 2022, produce shoppers demand a deal

One factor surpassed ripeness, appearance and quality in this annual survey on produce shopping trends.
March 09 , 2022