Pacific Trellis Fruit expands premium stone fruit lineup

The company is gearing up for the new high-flavor arrivals from Chile with donut peaches available in mid-December and nectarines beginning in January.

September 21 , 2023

Starr Ranch Growers and CMI Orchards partner

This strategic move marks a momentous milestone in the fresh produce world, forging a powerhouse of innovation, quality, and building on CMI’s commitment to leading the industry with the largest selection of core, organic and specialty apples, pears and cherries under one roof.

September 20 , 2023

Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs 

As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California. 

September 20 , 2023

Historic 2023 for UF/IFAS research 

UF/IFAS is the second-largest contributor to UF’s record-breaking $1.25 billion in research spending for fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase from 2022.  

September 20 , 2023

Cabello building jackfruit demand

Cabefruit Produce, which is widely known as simply Cabello, which is the company’s brand, was recently “named one of the biggest producers of jackfruit worldwide according to academic research.

September 20 , 2023

Red River Valley spuds: “very nice crop”

Red River Valley fresh potato growers expect “a very nice crop” this fall, according to Ted Kreis, administrator of the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative, based in E. Grand Forks, MN.

September 20 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry struggling against drug trafficking

Banana shipments to different countries have been confiscated with large amounts of drugs, most recently, Spanish authorities found nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana cases shipped from Ecuador, the largest drug bust in the country’s history. 

September 19 , 2023

Continental Fresh seeks protection for high-value mangos from Mexico

Continental Fresh is focused on maximizing mango freshness which requires tracking shipping locations and arrival times while maintaining consistent refrigerated container temperatures between 48–50 °F.

September 19 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season

The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled the impact of Hurricane Hilary on the state's grape crop, estimating an initial loss of 25 million boxes, each weighing 8.6 kilograms.

September 19 , 2023

Politics and storms don't mix

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for federal help for Florida to recover from “extensive agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia."

September 19 , 2023