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ProduceIQ: Heat dome is on the move
Like the opening line of a science fiction book, this week’s headline brings us more news of an extraordinary and...
Nature Fresh Farms introduces the first organic greenhouse strawberry
Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 becomes the only greenhouse producer to grow and market organic, greenhouse...
ProduceIQ: Summertime sadness strikes produce markets
Produce markets repeat history with a week defined by declining prices. This week marks the beginning of the summer doldrums—a...
FDA announces additional recalls in frozen strawberry Hepatitis investigation
June 13, 2023 — Based on traceback data gathered during the ongoing investigation of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen...
ProduceIQ: Canadian wildfires haunt the U.S. East Coast
Images of a blurred, scarlet New York City skyline dominated headlines last week. Due to strong Southbound winds, smoke from...
Wendy’s brings back Summer Strawberry Salad
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — By popular demand, the fan-favorite salad has returned to menus to deliver the...
Oishii to use robots for vertical farm strawberries
Yaskawa’s advanced robotics technology will pair with Oishii’s intelligent facility management systems to power a more efficient indoor farm JERSEY...
California Giant reports peak strawberry volumes
WATSONVILLE, CA – A bountiful summer of California strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, as the...
ProduceIQ: Prices dropping despite weather problems
The U.S. has a nearly 90 percent chance of seeing El Nino weather trends persist this summer. So what does...
California Giant projects strong strawberry volume for Mother’s Day
WATSONVILLE, CA – APRIL 27, 2023 – Giant volumes of organic and conventionally grown strawberries are available from California Giant...
California Giant announces 2nd strawberry supplier’s sustainability certification
WATSONVILLE, CA – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 today announced the Sustainably Grown certification of Wysiwyg Farms, strategic strawberry...
RaboResearch report shows strawberry plantings rise to keep up with increased U.S. demand
Strawberries enjoy one of the highest household penetration levels in the U.S. among fresh fruits, and the highest per capita...
ProduceIQ: Easter demand strengthens prices
It’s Easter week, and produce markets are reacting strongly to the jump in holiday demand and decrease in the supply...
Expect higher prices with light strawberry supplies
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop forecast March 27, 2023 Supply levels will plummet further than expected for the...
Strawberry market to tighten as CA rains continue
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update March 20, 2023: Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting...
ProduceIQ: Cold front pushes off Spring demand
Spring has sprung, but the cold weather missed its exit cue. A cold front is sweeping the U.S. early this...
California Splendor recalls Kirkland brand bags of frozen organic strawberries sold in West Coast Costco stores
This company announcement was released by FDA March 16, 2023: California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, CA, is recalling certain...
Scenic Fruit Company recalls frozen organic strawberries sold in Western retailers
This company announcement was released by FDA March 16, 2023 and updated March 17: March 17, 2023, this press release...
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