The citrus industry is devoting extensive resources and time to new variety development, said Peter Chaires, executive vice-president of Lakeland, Fla.-based Florida Citrus Packers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects Chilean apple production and exports to remain flat in the marketing year 2021-22.

Florida strawberries are profitable and popular in the market because they give retailers the ability to sell and promote a continuous fresh berry program to consumers all year long.

Winter Haven, Fla.-based Noble Worldwide has added Scott George to the company’s sales team.

While no solution for citrus greening has been identified, scientists continue to make progress toward producing workable tools to manage the disease.

While labor issues and competition from California and Mexico are presenting ongoing challenges for the Florida strawberry industry.