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Malanga makes the top 10 on Produce Market Guide

Pummelos and oranges maintained their lead on Produce Market Guide for the third week in a row.

Jan 21, 2020 by Amelia Freidline #Produce Retail, #Produce Crops, #Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Oranges

Domex Superfresh Growers busy in the orchards

Even in the dead of winter, Washington apple growers are busy preparing for the next apple season.

Jan 20, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Apples, #Washington

Mexican grape Spring Summit set for Tubac resort

The spring summit highlighting the Mexican grape season will be in Tubac, Ariz., again.

Jan 20, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Grapes, #Mexico

Naturipe predicts large blueberry crops this year

Naturipe Farms has big plans for blueberries this year, with expectations of the U.S. fresh blueberry market growing an estimated 15% to 20%.

Jan 16, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Blueberries

Index Fresh prepares for longer California avocado season

Avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., is preparing for an extended California avocado season.

Jan 15, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Avocados, #California

Minor Crop Farmer Alliance honors Humfeld, Korson

The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance has honored Phil Korson of Cherry Marketing Institute and Terry Humfeld of Cranberry Institute for their service to the specialty crops industry.

Jan 14, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce Crops, #Cranberries, #Cherries, #People

Citrus growers continue to combat HLB

The U.S. citrus industry continues to cope with citrus greening disease.

Jan 10, 2020 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #Citrus Marketing, #Produce Crops, #Citrus, #HLB

Ag Water Summit addresses crisis, solutions

Technology and methods to manage water use in growing produce is the focus of the Agricultural Water Summit.

Jan 10, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Chile, #Sustainability

American Grown campaign seeks relief through consumer support

In the wake of trade deals that have left some U.S. produce growers unhappy about an influx of imported fruits and vegetables, the new American Grown campaign is taking its message to consumers instead of lawmakers.

Jan 09, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Trade, #Imports, #Florida, #Georgia, #Blueberries, #Tomatoes

Nathalie Marin-Gest to lead produce, floral at Fair Trade USA

Fair Trade USA, which certifies fair trade products marketed in North America, has promoted Nathalie Marin-Gest as head of Fresh Goods, overseeing produce, floral and seafood.

Jan 08, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Social Responsibility, #GOPEX, #Social Responsibility, #GOPEX