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New indoor strawberry launched by vertical farming operator Oishii
Vertical farming operator Oishii has introduced its newest strawberry varietal. The Koyo berry is touted as “bursting with sweetness” and an... more »
Bonds recognized as Pennsylvania Young Growers
The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has named Kevin and Morgan Bond as recipients of the 2023 Young Grower Award. The Bonds help operate and manage B&R Farms in Ringtown, Pennsylvania, which is owned and... more »
Rijk Zwaan’s Tatayoyo pepper takes top Fruit Logistica award
Rijk Zwaan received the Gold Fruit Logistica Innovation Award in Berlin for its Tatayoyo brand snacking pepper. The pepper has a distinct and strong flavor which originates from wild peppers, according to a news release.... more »
IFPA kicks off 2023 with State of the Industry Report
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released its State of the Industry Report to showcase the data, insights and outlooks that will help the industry prepare for the challenges and opportunities this year. “IFPA’s... more »
UF research helps Florida strawberry growers
University of Florida (UF) scientists have been studying how to improve strawberry production and consumption since the early 1950s. The research hasn’t been limited to Florida. It has been globally. Vance... more »
Fresh Express plans to buy Dole salad, vegetable business
Dole plans to sell its fresh vegetables division to bagged salad and fresh-cut vegetable company Fresh Express. The sale by Dole to an “affiliate” of Fresh Express Inc., a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Ltd., is... more »
Storytelling can end commodity farming
John Stanley believes the agriculture community must reveal itself to the marketplace in order to enhance its standing and make farms profitable. Stanley, a horticultural consultant based in Nanup, Australia, told attendees at his keynote... more »
Farm market bus tour shows what works, what doesn’t
The weather was cooperative, the doughnuts and cookies were fresh and amazing, and the cider was hard and delicious. The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour featured six stops in the Grand Rapids area... more »
