Starting in 2020, new generic Universal Product Codes will not be issued for produce in the U.S. and Canada, with company-specific codes taking their place. The Produce Marketing Association and Canadian Produce Marketing Associationannounced the change Nov. 13, “at...
Considering hemp production for floral material and the cannabidiol, or CBD, market. A Georgia hemp production guide will come out later this fall. It won’t be exhaustive. There isn’t enough Georgia-specific hemp data for that, yet, but it will provide information for...
US: Peru demands greater market share With the end of the domestic season, the market switches to imports from South America and Mexico. At present, according to a trader, the supply is coming mainly from Argentina and Peru and, to a lesser extent, from Mexico. The...
There may already be a large array of automation technology available to aid blueberry harvesting, but researchers are now developing an improved solution that makes the process more efficient and limits fruit damage. The harvesting system is currently being tested...
Blueberry crops in British Columbia & Michigan have catching up to do! Southeast blueberry growers have had a rocky season thus far; May and early June have been less than stellar, but things are anticipated to improve. North Bay Produce is concentrating on their...
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