Fruits
Editor’s Letter: Seeking efficient tree fruit varieties
In our tree fruit varieties issue, Fruit Growers News examines new cultivars available to growers. Plus, the issue covers Ridgefest and apple consumption, plum varieties, Great Lakes EXPO and learn more about how the expertise... more »
Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management
Have you ever run into a plant disease issue that left you stumped? Who did you turn to for advice or information on how to manage this disease? Luckily, when it comes to managing plant... more »
TOMRA Food unveils new AI tech
At the 25th edition of Fruit Attraction, TOMRA Food unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and introduced a new regional structure, highlighted by its headquarters in Valencia. The event, held from Oct.... more »
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 »