Spring fruits: weather woes could impact prices 03.12.2021 By Andy Nelson Fruit shippers expect strong demand for high-quality product this spring, though bad growing weather in some regions could affect volumes and pricing. Read More
Kroger expands partnership with vertical farm specialist 03.11.2021 By Emily Park The Kroger Co. and vertical farm specialist 80 Acres Farms are growing their partnership to reach more shoppers in the Midwest – both in store and online.Read More
Speakers announced for blueberry council’s Boosting the Possibilities event 03.10.2021 By Emily Park The conference is free and entirely virtual.Read More
Plenty rolls out text-a-farmer display for retail customers 03.09.2021 By Emily Park Text-a-Farmer lets shoppers text questions while shopping and receive an answer directly from a Plenty farmer.Read More
‘Super’ avocado consumers drive big category growth 03.09.2021 By Emily Park The avocado toast trend that has evolved over the last few years has paid off for the avocado industry. Read More
Apple and pear sales up 03.08.2021 By Emily Park Apples continued their dollars up and volume down trajectory and experienced a 1.2% growth in dollars.Read More
Chiquita highlights women in produce on International Women’s Day 03.08.2021 By Emily Park Chiquita is recognizing the need for female empowerment in the produce industry, which has traditionally been led by men.Read More
National Mango Board expects 2021 volumes to return to normal 03.05.2021 By Emily Park NMB projects the total volume of mangos shipped to the United States over the next two months to be 34% higher year-over-yearRead More
California Walnut Commission campaign focuses on walnuts’ omega-3 content 03.04.2021 By Emily Park A one-ounce serving of walnuts provides plant-based protein (4 grams), fiber (2 grams) and is a good source of magnesium.Read More
Gotham Greens to open West Coast greenhouse 03.03.2021 By Emily Park The first phase of Gotham Greens’ 10-acre greenhouse facility is expected to open in 2021 Read More