Fruits
IFPA connects school districts, produce suppliers
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) coordinated a School Foodservice Partner X-Change in early May to connect produce companies with K-12 school menu planners from 15 of the largest U.S. school districts. The Partner X-Change... more »
Nichino America announces management appointments
Nichino America Inc., which specializes in crop protection products for the specialty crop industry, has announced new appointments to the company. The Wilmington, Delaware, company manufactures and sells weed, insect and disease control products, as... more »
Sun Belle blackberries in peak production
Optimal temperatures and growing conditions are resulting in peak production of Sun Belle blackberries and Green Belle organic blackberries from central Mexico through late May. Premium proprietary varieties Aketzali and Amelali, as well as the... more »
California cantaloupe growers expect peak supplies in June
California cantaloupe farmers are overjoyed with the amount of rainfall received this winter and for the welcome relief to severe drought conditions that have impacted growing areas for the past several years. Although rainfall was... more »
Full Harvest expands online to all Grade 1 produce
Full Harvest, a leader in the battle against food waste, is expanding beyond surplus to all U.S. Department of Agriculture Grade 1 produce on its online marketplace for commercial buyers and sellers. Solving the food... more »
USHBC seeks members of next leadership class
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is looking for up to 10 professionals in the supply chain for the second class of the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program. Applications for the leadership program are due by June... more »
Rabobank report upbeat on fruit, tree nuts
As with producers of most crops, U.S. fruit and tree nut growers have faced challenges including higher input costs and logistical challenges in recent years, but according to a Rabobank report, there are positive developments... more »
Michigan blueberry research looks at biological controls of SWD
The Michigan Blueberry Commission has selected research projects at Michigan State University (MSU) to fund for the year, including a study on biological controls for spotted wing drosophila (SWD). One project will evaluate the biocontrol... more »
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