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Global commodity update on citrus, apples, cherries, and grapes
Four fruit commodity focal points play a key role in the programs that Vanguard International will…

Nature’s Pride and Apeel expand product range with Apeel mangoes
Following Apeel-protected avocados, which are driving a 50 percent reduction in food waste on…

“Retailers need to get used to selling cherries for at least $2.99/lb”
Washington’s cherry season is here. “We have some minor oddball varieties that are being picked now…

Coachella grapes see later start in California deal
As with many California commodities, grapes out of Coachella, CA also got a later start this…

Asparagus grower-shipper unfazed by logistical challenges
Many asparagus growing regions are in full production. “This is the time of year our diversity in…

Peak supplies on California cherries slightly lower than projected
Supplies of cherries from California are good as the state hits peak supplies of the deal. “We’re…

Origene is granted US patent covering Powdery Mildew-resistant watermelon plant
The United States Patents and Trademark Office has recently granted a landmark US Patent covering…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW STONE FRUIT
Frosty conditions in orchards in many countries this year have led to a slower start to many stone…

Overview of technologies to enhance kiwi quality preharvest and postharvest
Hazel Tech® is committed to improving fresh produce quality, reducing waste, and increasing sales…

Water issues and lower supply could strengthen 2021-2022 almond pricing
While California’s water situation is affecting many growers, including almond producers.…

Can open field tomatoes be grown in a sustainable way?
The dynamics of growing tomatoes in open fields versus a controlled environment are very different.…

Plenty of Mexican mangoes though sizing is predominantly small
Supplies of Mexican mangoes are steady, though size and color are of note. Rodrigo Diaz of Rio…

Dutchman discusses nine years of growing, processing onions in Canada
It's been nine years since Bas Melissant and his family emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada.…

Northwest cherry harvest around the corner
Oppy and Orchard View Cherries are counting down the days to their fast-paced, seven-week cherry…

“The season has been good and developed as we had forecast”
Up to week 19, the second week of May, Peru had exported approximately 28% of the total volume of…

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