Old apple trees are being cut down by some of England’s oldest growers

After years of struggling with an increasingly challenging market, unpredictable climate, inflation, and lack of labor, some apple growers in England are seeing no profit and cutting down apple orchards. 

April 10 , 2023

CMI anticipating "spectacular" Northwest cherry season

Engaging shoppers in multiple ways is crucial for cherries because they are impulse buys; they’re the sort of item that gets picked up on a shopper’s way through the store.

April 05 , 2023

Easter's painted potatoes?

FreshFruitPortal research finds USDA statistics that U.S. egg prices plummeted from a high of $5.20 per dozen on Jan. 1, 2023, to $2.30 in late February. Going into Easter, prices had bounced back toward $3.50 per dozen.

April 05 , 2023

New Tasmanian apple variety enters Australian market

The Southern Bliss is expected to debut in Australia this July. With a sweet flavor, the new cultivar hopes to charm local consumers in a market currently dominated by the Pink Lady variety.

April 03 , 2023

Hailstorms cause major setbacks for South African apple and pear industry

Due to hail storms that occurred in late November and early December, it is anticipated that both apples and pears will experience a decline in export figures for the 2023 season. 

March 30 , 2023

China has diverse international fruit sources

Thailand’s 2022 fruit exports to China were valued at $5.0 billion, and had a volume of 1.4 million tons.

March 30 , 2023

Southern Hemisphere pome fruit forecast cut following adverse weather

The initial forecast for the 2023 season, which estimated a 6% and 1% increase for apples and pears respectively compared to 2022, was revised in light of the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere. 

March 29 , 2023

USDA: Farm value of U.S. fruit production to reach $24B in 2032

In 2021, the combined farm value of fruit, tree nut, and vegetables was $49 billion, projections indicate it will grow to $59 billion by 2032.

March 23 , 2023

President of CMI Orchards, Bob Mast, Awarded 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

Over the past two decades at CMI, Mast was promoted to Vice President of Marketing and eventually, in 2013, President—a perfect position for a natural-born leader with spectacular initiative and a passion for produce.

March 23 , 2023

TOMRA Food to share expert insights at World Avocado Congress

Leader in sorting, grading, and packing solutions to host industry events, show new packing line solution, and make presentations on latest technologies

March 22 , 2023