British Columbia's blueberry sector struggling amid labor shortage, poor weather

"In all my years I have never seen a year like this," said a grower about the challenging harvest in "really tough" conditions as blueberry volumes plummet.

August 05 , 2020

California table grape crop revised down

With the California table grape season in full swing and expectations for a positive season as the backdrop, the California Table Grape Commission revised its estimate for 2020.

August 05 , 2020

Sun Belle announces new green initiative at Maryland distribution center

Sun Belle Inc. has launched a new green initiative at its 64,000 square foot Jessup, Maryland warehouse and distribution facility with the installation of a 450 kW rooftop solar array system.

August 04 , 2020

Westfalia launches two new avocado rootstocks

The rootstocks, co-owned by Westfalia and The South African Avocado Growers’ Association, will for sold under the Merensky name.

August 04 , 2020

Technology likely playing key role in continued U.S. ag consolidation

A research professor at the University of Maryland has studied the long-term trends in consolidation in the U.S. agricultural industry, and reached some conclusions about what was driving them.

August 04 , 2020

U.S. crop yields threatened by decline in bee population

A study by Rutgers University shows that pollination from bees directly coincides with higher yields, and many fruits are not getting necessary pollination.

August 03 , 2020

Three companies lose USDA PACA license

The three Texas operators are no longer able to participate in PACA-related business with produce sellers after violating the USDA's regulations.

August 03 , 2020

Demand for tropical fruit stabilizes despite ongoing uncertainty, says HLB Specialities

Florida-based tropical fruit importer and distributor HLB Specialties spoke to us about the uncertain nature of the market and stabilizing demand.

August 03 , 2020

China requires regular Covid-19 testing at wholesale markets

A new order from the country's health authority increases Covid-19 testing in marketplaces thought to be responsible for a new cluster of cases in June.

August 03 , 2020

Peruvian avocado supply strong, Index Fresh says

Following a big hit in the foodservice industry early on in the pandemic, Index Fresh says it's rebounding as Peruvian avocados are in good supply.

July 31 , 2020