Blueberries
Oishii expands berry distribution to East Coast farmers markets
Oishii, a vertical farming company, will distribute its Omakase and Koyo berries at East Coast farmers markets from July 21-Sept. 1. The expansion brings the Omakase and Koyo berries to markets in New York, New... more »
Walmart, Agritask partner to enhance cherry crop sourcing
Walmart has entered a partnership with Agritask, a crop supply intelligence company, to pilot a technology solution aimed at improving produce-sourcing decisions for seasonal fruits such as cherries and blackberries. This initiative, in collaboration with... more »
New Jersey Department of Agriculture celebrates National Blueberry Day at the beach
To celebrate National Blueberry Day on July 8, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) will distribute free Jersey Fresh blueberries at three popular shore locations: Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights. The giveaway will... more »
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding. The funding is part of $300 million allocated to 66 U.S. organizations under the... more »
MSU to host 2024 preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting
The Michigan State University blueberry team is inviting blueberry growers to attend this year’s preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting. MSU’s 2024 preharvest Extension meeting is scheduled for June 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.... more »
Report: U.S. organic produce sales increase
The Organic Produce Network's (OPN) data reveals insights on organic produce sales. Topping $9.6 billion, organic produce sales in the U.S. grew by 1.6% in 2023, while volume declined 0.1%, according to the State of... more »
California, Oregon growers introduce regeneratively grown blueberries
A regenerative agriculture supplier, AC Foods, has welcomed betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are grown in California and... more »
Berries lead fresh organic produce sales
Berries are now the king of fresh organic produce sales. According to the latest sales data, berries top 2023 organic fresh produce sales. For the second year in a row, organic berries, which include strawberries,... more »
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