Latest News From Peaches

Stone fruit grower Moonlight Cos. has formed a joint venture with Sun Pacific to purchase 5,000 acres of former Prima Wawona land, valued at $91 million.

The Ridge Spring, S.C.-based company says a collaboration with the Borquez family in the Mexican state of Sonora will bring early access to the market with the first peaches harvested in the Northern Hemisphere.

Titan Farms has introduced a redesigned website highlighting its fresh peach offerings, featuring recipes, nutrition facts, team insights and an interactive timeline.

The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the investigation into a listeria outbreak traced to stone fruit is now closed.

Chilean stone fruit growers and exporters believe that exports will reach 35.3 million boxes in 2023-24, an increase of 15% over last season.

The company failed to secure a high enough value for its assets through auction, the company said it plans to liquidate assets including 13,500 acres.

The Fresno, Calif.-based stone fruit producer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking a third-party sale or conversion of existing debt into equity ownership.

Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit will be adding Donut Peaches and Extra Sweet Nectarines this coming year to its successful inaugural offering of imported specialty plum varieties.

Carrots are in full swing in Colorado, some onions will start shipping in mid-September and Palisade peaches are winding down for the season, grower-shippers say.

While the Golden State is producing almost two-thirds of peaches grown in the U.S., it’s harvest yields have been steadily declining for two decades, according to a USDA report.

“Our website isn't just about showcasing our exceptional peaches, it’s also about sharing the passion, dedication and expertise that goes into every aspect of all we do," said Titan Farms Vice President Lori Anne Carr.

To mark the start of the Garden State's peach season, New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher visited Larchmont Farms in Upper Pittsgrove, N.J., where he highlighted the Jersey Fresh stone fruit.

Stemilt's Artisan Organics brand is kicking off its summer season with Washington-grown organic apricots, nectarines and peaches.

Peaches are in shorter supply in the U.S. Southeast this year, and consumers are paying the price.

California is expected have plenty of good-quality tree fruit, melons and other commodities this summer, though some items might get off to a later start than usual, and early volume on others may be off a bit.

Homegrown Organic Farms is inviting YouTube viewers into the field to learn more about four stone fruit growers in the “Grown By” series, launching Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.

Brothers Charlie and Bruce Talbott of Talbott Farms in Palisade, Colo., share stories of brutal frosts, resiliency and a younger generation of farmers embracing agriculture.

For the eighth year, Ridge Springs, S.C.-based Titan Farms and Harris Teeter joined forces and donated peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.

The USDA has announced purchases of fresh and frozen stone fruit totaling more than $37 million.

Lori Anne Peaches are now available at select retailers nationwide, Ridge Spring, S.C.-based Titan Farms reports.

New Jersey peaches should be available in good volume from early July until mid-September, according to the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council. 

Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches available in stores between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Berries, apples, bananas and citrus were the top organic fruits ranked by sales during 2021, according to the State of Organic Produce 2021 report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners

After a successful trial with the Hazel 100 fruit treatment in 2021,  Spicewood, Texas-based The Fredericksburg Peach Co. has committed to the technology for 2022.

Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, director of marketing for Cutler, Calif-based Prima Wawona announced the company has completed a major rebranding-updated logo, new website launch and new packaging. 

As Florida peach season approaches, Florida Classic Growers shares tips for maximizing merchandising and display of the stone fruit.

It's National Peach Month! Celebrate with Jersey Fresh peaches.

Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peach and nectarine season continues to thrive through these hot summer months with excellent quality and “some of the best flavor” to date.