The supply for one of the most popular products in the produce aisle, berries, is improving — slowly, according to Mark Campbell, founder and CEO of ProduceIQ.

“Grape supply is constricting at a time usually marked by declining prices. Peruvian production is on the decline, while Chile is just beginning,” he said. He reported that at an average of $35, grape prices are at a 10-year high and may climb higher over the next three weeks.

Driscoll's has named Daniel Mathieson as its president of the Americas. A veteran agribusiness executive, Mathieson will steer the largest business unit for Driscoll’s, overseeing all aspects of the enterprise, from strategic planning to financial success. His strategic vision and capability-building initiatives are expected to drive the growth momentum that established Driscoll's among America’s top 10 retail grocery brands.

Indoor farming pioneer and fresh food brand Gotham Greens opened its first high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in Texas — its 13th greenhouse nationwide — bringing its total footprint to more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) across nine U.S. states. 

Honeybear Brands, a prominent player in the apple industry with over 40 years of experience, originated as a grower/packer of regionally produced apples in southern Minnesota. Over the years, the company has evolved into a multi-region dual hemisphere apple operation, strategically positioned across North and South America. Operating in Washington, the Midwest, Nova Scotia and Chile, Honeybear Brands growing, packing and distribution operations cater to a diverse market.

Valentine’s Day is always a major holiday for the floral industry, and if last year’s trends continue, we could be looking at the biggest Valentine’s Day ever. To help florists know where to focus marketing efforts, Rio Roses provided five key trends you need to know about from 2023:

Weather is one of the most popular daily topics and is a neutral subject that people discuss. We talk about it every day within the produce industry because it plays a major role in growing, harvesting and shipping fresh produce to wholesalers and retailers everywhere in the world.