We are now in the hottest temperature period of summer. Excessive heat in several farming areas is causing a stress impact on various vegetable crops. Triple-digit temperatures are expected in many parts of the country. This is putting a lot of pressure on some of the produce markets.

Certified American Grown, the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers applauds the bi-partisan introduction of the “Don Young American Grown Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Co-sponsors from throughout the country have joined together in supporting legislation to highlight the importance of American grown cut flowers and foliage growers and have named the Act in the honor of the late Congressman from Alaska, Don Young.

TOMRA Food’s sorting and grading solutions allow apple packhouses to reduce the labor required for sorting whilst significantly improving the consistency, accuracy, and packout of the sorted product.

The Produce Industry Podcast, the freshest weekly audio source in the produce industry, has partnered with streaming television and internet-based show Walk-In Talk: the RESTAURANT life! opening the door for produce brands to restaurant kitchens across Florida where chefs will experiment with delicious fruit and vegetable products.

Mountain View Fruit Sales has unveiled its new label Mountain View Estate Vineyards.

Earlier this year it was announced that industry veteran and longtime grape grower George Matoian and family had joined the Mountain View family of farmers that have been known for growing premium stone fruit and citrus under the brands Summeripe, Summertime, Rascals and Brilliant.

Progressive Produce, a Los Angeles-based year-round grower-packer-shipper of fresh produce, has doubled down on its sustainability efforts vowing to have all its products shipped in recyclable packaging by 2025.