Fruits
California ag secretary visits fire-damaged orchards
The recent holiday season collapsed in flames for thousands of Ventura and Santa Barbara County residents in the path of the catastrophic Thomas Fire. It is considered the largest fire in California history, burning nearly... more »
Talley Farms hires Derek Sass as sales manager
Talley Farms has hired produce industry veteran Derek Sass as sales manager. The fourth-generation family farming operation located in California's Arroyo Grande Valley this year celebrates 70 years of farming in the fertile region near... more »
USDA clarifies organic label use for hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics
Let there be no doubt: hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics growers can earn organic certification. The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on January 25, 2018, clarified some longstanding issues for the National Organics Program, announcing that... more »
Merger creates largest peach, pecan entity in US
The recent merger of Fort Valley, Georgia-based Lane Southern Orchards with Taylor Orchards combines acreage, facilities and innovation, making this powerhouse team the largest peach and pecan operation in the United States. The consolidated operation... more »
USDA-NASS releases preliminary California grape crush report
From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service: In California, the 2017 grape crush totaled 4,233,288 tons, up less than half of a percent from the 2016 crush of 4,217,154 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for... more »
Fresh apple holdings up 12 percent over previous year
The U.S. Apple Association has released its February, 2018, edition of Market News. This is the fourth report on the 2017 apple crop. According to the survey, this year’s fresh apple holdings on Feb. 1,... more »
Organic fresh produce a $5 billion industry in 2017
Sales of organic fresh produce items reached almost $5 billion in 2017, an 8 percent increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and data analysis firm Nielsen.... more »
Amazon starts grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market
Amazon and Whole Foods Market Feb. 7 announced the introduction of free two-hour delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now, with plans to expand across the U.S. in 2018.... more »
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