Fruits

Managing risk with crop insurance, diversification

Chris Eckert finds himself spending a lot... more »

Picnic basket-shaped vehicle latest effort in Driscoll’s #BerryTogether campaign

Driscoll’s national #BerryTogether campaign is looming large. A larger-than-life 3D picnic basket on wheels will soon be rolling through local communities and neighborhoods to share the berry joy and deliver delicious berry treats. This campaign... more »

New York apple growers: Deal with Mexico not enough

A delegation of New York apple growers are on Capitol Hill today meeting with congressional members to highlight critical trade matters affecting the industry. Taking time away from the start of a busy harvest, their... more »

National Processed Raspberry Council unveils video series

A new three-part video series, "My Name is Haedyn," follows Haedyn Maberry in and around her family's raspberry farm from winter to harvest as she watches the raspberries "sleep," helps her uncle "fix" broken tractors,... more »

Frozen blueberry storage down compared to 2017, 2016

July’s cold storage of blueberries is down compared to the last two years, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) recently reported. “At the end of July 175.3 million lbs. of blueberries were reported in cold... more »

Oriental fruit fly quarantined near Sacramento

A portion of Sacramento and Yolo Counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of 15 flies in and around the southern part of the City of Sacramento near... more »

For Phytelligence, it’s not just about the apples

Phytelligence was founded in 2012 on work from Washington State University and is perhaps best known for its association with tree fruit. But, as CEO Ken Hunt says, it’s all about what the growers want.... more »

StePac shows off resealable lid film product

StePac and Tadbik have partnered to produce a new modified atmosphere resealable lidding film. The new technology is engineered to extend the shelf life of fresh cherries in aesthetic and functional retail packaging. The product... more »