J.R. Simplot Company plans to purchase a leading potato processing company in Belgium.
- BASF/Nunhems vegetable seed portfolio includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa.
- The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has published a study that shows Canada contributes $348.9 million of blueberry exports to fill seasonal gaps in the U.S.
- The total area planted in 2025 is forecasted at 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in 2024.
- The 138-year-old company, best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer.