U.S. avocado market stability likely to continue into fall with new Mexican crop

Gahl Crane of Eco Farms explained that the market had seen generally low but stable pricing over the summer amid good volumes from all the supplying origins, as well as the disruption in the foodservice industry.

September 18 , 2020

U.S.: "Solid momentum" in retail fruit and veg sales going into fall - PMA

Joe Watson of the PMA says that it is important to think about why some relatively small categories such as oranges and mushrooms have "punched well above their weight" over a 26-week period since the pandemic began.

September 17 , 2020

Washington apple forecast cut following adverse weather events

In early August, the first estimate for the Washington apple crop predicted a crop volume of 134 million boxes (40 lb.), on par with the previous season of 133 million boxes.

September 16 , 2020

FDA issues first Produce Safety Rule injunction to food manufacturer for repeated violations

Fortune Food Product, Inc., an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products, has agreed to stop production until it, among other things, undertakes remedial action and complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

September 15 , 2020

La Niña climate pattern has developed and likely to persist through winter - NOAA

La Nina is a natural ocean-atmospheric phenomenon marked by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.

September 15 , 2020

Ex-Driscoll’s exec sentenced for stealing from company - report

Marc Marier, 42, of Napierville, Illinois, was reportedly sentenced in a San Jose federal courtroom to 29 months in prison after pleading guilty in June to wire fraud and money laundering.

September 14 , 2020

California fires: Ash again falling on Salinas floor, with harvesting delays possible

In an update on the situation, Markon Cooperative said: "Light ash is again falling to the floor of the Salinas Valley, creating another build-up of ash across vegetable and fruit crops."

September 11 , 2020

U.S. fresh fruit imports dipped 14% in July, driven by avocados and bananas

While the figure marks a large drop from the previous year, it is only marginally below the level recorded in July 2018.

September 09 , 2020

Amazon bans foreign seed sales in the U.S.

Amazon has barred foreign sales of seeds in the United States, following unsolicited mystery packets being shipped to Americans, mostly postmarked from China.

September 07 , 2020

Mission Produce files for IPO

California headquartered avocado company Mission Produce has filed for an initial public offering with plans to list on Nasdaq, under the ticker "AVO."

September 04 , 2020