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New slicing tomato on the market
Sound Agriculture has launched the Summer Swell tomato, a new slicing tomato variety. The variety…

California’s atmospheric river storm strengthens almond markets
California almond growers continue to assess potential damage from the recent atmospheric rainstorm…

New Sunrise Magic apple variety available across the US
It usually takes about two decades to bring a new apple cultivar to market. With universities and…

“Distribution of produce has become more technical and complicated, requiring more investment”
Developing the business and growing sales was top priority. In 22 years, the whole team and myself…

More rain for California growers and shippers to manage
Ag growers and shippers in affected parts of California are taking stock following late last week…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS
Global onion prices are at record-high levels due to a global shortage of onions. In the…

A look at the widespread flooding in California's Salinas Valley
On Friday, March 10, the floor of the Salinas Valley received nearly three inches of rain, while as…

Heavy rain and flooding causes some delays in Peru’s fruit exports
Extensive flooding across many parts of the north of Peru caused damage to key bridges and roads…

Mucci Farms' Dan Branson passes
It is with great sadness and regret that Mucci Farms announces the passing of their colleague and…

Strawberry fields flooded in California’s Central Coast communities
A broken levee is having a huge impact on California's farming communities in the Watsonville and…

EastFruit

Morocco has overtaken the US in blueberry exports to become the world’s fourth largest exporter
In 2022, Morocco became fourth among the largest exporters of fresh blueberries in the world,…

Expansion of South African plum portfolio
Oppy, a grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, plans to continue energizing the plum…

Saturated cherry tomato market a challenge
Supplies of organic cherry tomatoes continue to be steady. “Organic cherry tomatoes are grown up…

Increased volume from Mexico slightly softens mango pricing
Mango volume is growing from Mexico. “We’re just starting the Mexican season though there’s been…

Not all high-flavor apple varieties impacted by consumers trading down
East Coast apple varieties SnapDragon and RubyFrost are both seeing an increased interest this…

Peruvian rain complicates end of ginger season
Heavy rains in Peru are challenging the wrap-up of the Peruvian ginger season. “There is little…

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