Marieke Hemmes

Where does Washington's apple industry stand at the beginning of 2025? "The state's crop has demonstrated resilience despite the challenges posed

"From the day we were established over 50 years ago, our focus has solely been on one product, which is ethylene for fruit ripening," says Greg Akins, President & CEO of Catalytic Generators.…

The Peruvian mango season has about four weeks left, but the first mangos from Mexico are already available in the market. "Traditionally, we are the first ones to offer mangos from Mexico,"…

Pears, almonds, cherries, and wine grapes are the main fruit and nut crops grown in California's Sacramento Delta region.

A rare winter storm has dropped snow from Texas to North Florida. This cold snap is the result of a disruption in the polar vortex, a ring of cold air usually surrounding the earth's poles.…

To optimize the consumer experience, a significant segment of the produce industry has been focused on extending the shelf-life of fresh produce.

Out of the Sonora region in Northern Mexico, squash, cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes are the dominant crops this time of year.

Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales.

A new line of post-harvest solutions, Fresh Formulaics, has just been launched for growers, shippers, and packers of fresh produce.

To determine the ripeness of fruit and decide on the optimal time to start harvest, quality meters for avocados, mangos, kiwis and melons have been developed and brought to market in recent years.