Ever Tru Farms to Expand Operations in August

August 2, 2022 Ever Tru Farms

Ever Tru Farms, a vertically integrated year-round supplier of premium strawberries and a division of Soave Hydroponics, is launching Phase Two of its expansion. The farm will expand an additional 15 acres (653,000 SF), bringing the farm to a total of 40 acres of production. The company will begin planting in early August, with harvesting coming near the end of September for the expanded facility.

Colombia Avocados Extraordinary Growth Presents Opportunities for US Retailers

August 2, 2022 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 270% increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. for the 2021-2022 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board who tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions.

Balls Foods Celebrates the 2022 Hatch Chile Fest

August 2, 2022 Ball’s Food Stores

Balls Foods Stores once again celebrates the Hatch Chile Season. Hatch Chile peppers are grown and harvested in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. The season typically runs from August to September and the chiles are known to be hard to produce but well worth the effort. While the flavorful chiles can be eaten raw, with a crisp, spicy flavor, they are typically roasted which produces a smoky, rich, earthy, sometimes buttery flavor.

Mexican Avocado Industry Celebrates First-Ever Avocado Export from Jalisco to United States

August 2, 2022 Avocados From Mexico  

The Mexican avocado industry celebrated the first-ever delivery of fresh avocados across the border from the Mexican state of Jalisco into the United States. The agreement was first announced in 2021 by Mexican authorities with the United States to allow avocado imports from the additional Mexican state.