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New potato disease found in North Dakota and Minnesota
US growers have received a heads-up during a research session about a potentially damaging fungus…

“Bell pepper expansion allows us to meet increasing demand for regionally grown product”
In the fall of last year, Mucci Farms announced it was nearing completion of a 30-acre bell pepper…

"There are three false beliefs about avocado production in Mexico"
According to Francisco Murguía of Frutos Guadalajara, grower and exporter of organic avocados in…

California grapes contend with surprise showers and a heat wave
California grape growers and shippers are waiting to find out how recent weather events will affect…

Late start of Washington apple harvest causes gap for retailers
Representing 75 to 80 percent of fresh apple production in the United States, the growing…

Avocados see production and quality improvements with nanobubble-infused irrigation water
Avocado growers face many challenges, particularly in irrigation. Unlike most plants, avocado…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES
The global supply of pineapples is short and unpredictable mainly due to shipping issues. As the…

Greenhouse vegetable industry continues capitalizing on snacking trends
Snacking options continue to trend on grocery store shelves which have growers and shippers…

Did the 2021-2022 potato crop set new pricing expectations for this season?
Is there a new floor on pricing potatoes this season? This is the question growers and shippers are…

Midwestern apple growers impressed by quality extension technology
According to USApple, the United States grows about 11.1 billion pounds of apples every year,…

New flights for produce shipped from Ecuador and Colombia to the US
Late July, US airfreight wholesaler Solent Freight Services launched a new flight service from…

“We will become the largest health food company in the world”
José Antonio Gómez-Bazán has a particular stamp he wants to imprint on his management as CEO of…

Mission Produce and NatureSweet enter long-term 3PL partnership in Laredo, Texas
Mission Produce™ and NatureSweet® Tomatoes have announced a long-term third-party logistics (“3PL”)…

Ginger consumption feels consumer’s pinch from inflation
Supplies of imported ginger have stabilized. “There is less offer of product when compared to the…

Michigan apple growers welcome ample crop following down year
Michigan apple growers are reporting a sizeable crop this year. “This crop is almost double what we…

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