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Produce (General)
Florida citrus volume up over last year
Good growing conditions have Florida citrus growers looking forward to a strong crop this season with volume an estimated 3.4% greater than last year.
Nov 26, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Growers strive for upper hand over HLB
Citrus greening disease or huanglongbing — HLB for short — has taken a toll on Florida’s citrus sales, but hope remains that the industry will survive and even thrive.
Nov 26, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Recipe: Plant-based Thanksgiving
A vegetable-forward recipe for Thanksgiving, farro and vegetable stuffed acorn squash.
Nov 26, 2019 by Brooke Park
Apple education foundation thanks Stemilt volunteers
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., received the Washington Apple Education Foundation’s Group Volunteer of the Year Award.
Nov 26, 2019 by Chris Koger
Sysco gives Taylor Farms top produce supplier award
Sysco Corp. has awarded Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., with its top supplier award for fresh produce.
Nov 26, 2019 by Chris Koger
Wholesome Wave selects Joe Cahalan as interim director
Wholesome Wave has selected Joe Cahalan as interim executive director.
Nov 26, 2019 by Chris Koger
Pennsylvania association awards Kegel’s Produce for food safety
The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association has given Kegel’s Produce, Lancaster, Pa., the Excellence in Food Safety Award.
Nov 25, 2019 by Chris Koger
USDA reports grape exports, output rising in Peru
Peru grape exports will increase by 5% in 2019-20, according to a new estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 25, 2019 by Tom Karst
Whiskey (barrel)-fueled sustainability at Nature Fresh Farms
Culled whiskey barrels from distiller Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. is fueling growth in greenhouses at Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario.
Nov 25, 2019 by Chris Koger
Tomato growers expect strong results from Texas crops
Going into mid-November and beyond, the outlook is very good for Texas produce, industry sources say.
Nov 25, 2019 by Tom Karst