Fruits

Hurricane Helene causes $6 billion in damage to Georgia agriculture

Georgia’s agricultural community is reeling from the destruction left by Hurricane Helene, which caused an estimated $6.46 billion in damage, state officials said. The storm, which struck on Sept. 26, is the third to hit... more »

Emergency loan program to help ag affected by Hurricane Milton

A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »

EPA grants registration to new biofungicide

BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production. Amara’s effectiveness stems from its high concentration of environmentally stable active ingredients, which produce antimicrobial... more »

Calavo divests fresh cut fruit, veg business

Calavo has sold its fresh-cut business. Calavo Growers announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »

CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch seeks to fill vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch has announced a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who... more »

Brighter Bites partners with FreshPoint and helps deliver more than 3.6 million pounds of produce

Brighter Bites and FreshPoint, a Sysco Company, have partnered to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands. So far in 2024, FreshPoint has helped move over 3.6 million pounds of produce through its... more »

What pests are impacting you the most?

Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect threats. What pests are impacting your farm the most? Here at Fruit Growers News, we'd like to know. Please, take a moment or two... more »

Duda Farm Fresh Foods discloses key leadership changes in sales, marketing

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced leadership changes in its sales and marketing teams, including the promotion of Jeff Goodale to senior vice president, strategy and business development, and the hiring of Alan Ediger as... more »

Bayer launches Culinary Council to shape future fruit and vegetable breeding

Bayer Vegetable Seeds has launched a Culinary Council aimed at fostering collaboration between chefs and foodservice experts to influence future fruit and vegetable breeding. The council's first event, held in San Diego on Aug. 22,... more »

California ag officials toured invasive pest programs

Despite this unprecedented level of infestations, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners announced that, after a year of hard work, all populations of invasive fruit... more »