Fruits

Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy

Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »

UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education

The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering remote and in-person food safety trainings. Below is a listing of educational opportunities that UF IFAS has scheduled. In-person Produce Safety Alliance grower... more »

Editor’s Letter: New food safety rules affect water, crop handling

This year is flying by. It’s hard to believe summer’s almost gone. With harvesting and plantings for fall harvests, there’s so much on growers’ plates. Growers and others in the supply chain work hard to... more »

The success of Burger’s Farm stems from generations of a hands-on approach

Burger’s Farm is a 135 year- old working farm in Drums, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by the same family for five generations. The first generation to settle here started as a carpenter, general merchant and... more »

IFPA unveils speakers for 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show, promising to provide attendees with exclusive insights into the industry’s future, political trends, entrepreneurship... more »

Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour offers unique agritourism experience

The highly anticipated annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 is set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, offering a unique opportunity for individuals involved in farm marketing and agritourism. The event is a full-day... more »

Central State University launches climate-smart commodities program

Central State University is recruiting 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, funded by a $5 million USDA grant. The Wilberforce, Ohio, university's initiative, running from fall... more »

Oishii expands berry distribution to East Coast farmers markets

Oishii, a vertical farming company, will distribute its Omakase and Koyo berries at East Coast farmers markets from July 21-Sept. 1. The expansion brings the Omakase and Koyo berries to markets in New York, New... more »