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U.S. fruit exports trying to catch up to imports
It’s safe to say U.S. fruit exports have grown in the last two decades. But not as fast as imports. In 2010, the total value of U.S. fruit expor... READ MORE »
U.S. fruit exports trying to catch up to imports
It’s safe to say U.S. fruit exports have grown in the last two decades. But not as fast as imports. In 2010, the total value of U.S. fruit expor... READ MORE »
Washington and Oregon pear growers vote to continue marketing order
On April 25, USDA announced the results of the recent vote among Oregon and Washington’s pear growers on whether to continue their federal marke... READ MORE »
U.S. Apple Committee Testifies on Farm Bill
U.S. Apple Association (USApple) Board member Mark Nicholson recently urged a U.S. House subcommittee to continue its full support of specialty crop p... READ MORE »
PMA adds to Food Safety Team
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced in early January that it was reorganizing the staff to better implement its strategic plans. The sta... READ MORE »
Larry’s World: IFTA President Touts Nova Scotia Industry
Standing in his mountaintop orchard at the highest point of the Annapolis Valley, Larry Lutz looks like king of the world. But it’s not his 55-a... READ MORE »
Growers Look at Bumper Fruit Crops To Sell This Year
Across the board, there will be big fruit crops for growers and packers to sell this year. Lots of apples. Lots of sweet cherries. Many more tart cher... READ MORE »
Not-So-Peachy Years Require Diverse Measures
Back-to-back “100-year freezes” in the early 1980s convinced the Watson family they had too many eggs in the peach basket, and that starte... READ MORE »
Hip Apple Seeks Market Groove
A few Washington apple producers are starting to benefit from being members of an exclusive club that grows a New Zealand apple called Jazz. The varie... READ MORE »
United, IFPA Announce Intent to Merge
The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association (UFFVA) and the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA) announced Wednesday that they inte... READ MORE »
