strawberries

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read
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