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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 18, 2021
- General News
Pamela and Greg discuss vertical farms -- this time it's California Giant working with OnePointOne to grow exclusive cultivars of strawberries, and a Vertical Roots deal with Atlanta area wholesalers.
Peruvian blueberry export volume could increase by 30%
- International
Peru has become the world’s largest blueberry exporter in a short time, and its growers have big growth plans for this season.
FFVA supports Senate Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
- General News
On Wednesday, The Defending Domestic Produce Production Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate as S. 2080 by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL).
Foxy Organic Vegetables return to Nevada
- General News
It’s that time of year, Foxy Organic Vegetables are in production in Yerington, Nevada.
Fresh asparagus report shows U.S. consumption rising
- General News
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2020/2021 Fresh Asparagus Statistics, Category Trends and Demographics Report.
Mission Produce CEO named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist
- General News
Mission Produce, Inc., the world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced that its Founder, President, and CEO Steve Barnard was named an Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist.
Farm tech startup Iron Ox hires executives in finance, marketing
- General News
Iron Ox, a farming innovation company with deep expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence, hired its first Chief Financial Officer and its first Head of Marketing this week as the company accelerates growth and expands its commercial footprint.
High inflation doesn’t deliver higher returns to growers
- Analysis
Consumers are seeing inflation from many industries including food.
Mexican tomato export value up 20% in 2020, a new record
- Featured
Mexico saw an increase in tomato export value of 20.6 percent in 2020 over the previous year, totaling $2.6 billion and breaking its own record.
All About Drones: Improving food safety
- Produce BlueprintsDrones can be used in detecting pathogens for food safety. Nanoreagents, LLC, based in Tampa, FL, …