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"Within a month, Mexico will be the only game in town"
As growing regions wind down for their avocado seasons, the focus will turn to sizing and pricing…

Lighter weights on 2021 California almonds
The California heat and water issues have affected the 2021 almond crop. Bikram Hundal of Custom…

What’s ahead for California and water?
With severe to exceptional drought affecting approximately 95 percent of California, questions are…

Another major North American open field grower enters the CEA industry
One of the biggest open field growers in North America, Taylor Farms, enters the greenhouse growing…

Heat bears down on California grapes
California grape growers continue to contend with heat and drought issues. “There is ample volume…

Where in the world is my container – part I
The global produce industry is a fascinating and entirely unique business model, with arguably one…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW AVOCADOS
Demand for the ever-fashionable avocado remains high across the board, with increased demand in…

“This round tomato variety ticks all the boxes”
Earlier this month, Sakata Seed America held its annual field days in Salinas (cold crops) and…

“Great opportunities in the Middle East, European countries and North America for Indian ginger”
The ginger season in India is coming up in about five weeks’ time. According to one exporter, the…

Avocado world mourns the loss of Maluma visionary
The avocado industry is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr André Ernst, the visionary behind the…

Dreamstime

Doordash has pulled out of negotiations to buy a large stake in Gorillas
US: July online grocery sales hold steadyU.S. online grocery sales fulfilled by delivery and pickup…

Where in the world is my container - part II
Yesterday, part I of this two-part series was published and explored the roots of where the global…

Class 26 of the Produce Industry Leadership Program announced
Yesterday, United Fresh Produce Association announced the members of the 2021-2022 United Fresh…

Large fire at fruit packing facility east of Stockton
The O-G Packing & Cold Storage Co. along Beyer Lane, east of Stockton, put a massive plume of black…

Return of foodservice demand for garlic welcome
Demand continues to remain strong for garlic. The Garlic Co. is approximately 60 percent finished…

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