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Apricot harvest. Photo courtesy Stemilt
Fruit
Stemilt sees ‘great size and flavor’ in this year’s Washington organic stone fruit crop
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics brand is kicking off its summer season with Washington-grown organic apricots, nectarines and peaches.
June 26, 2023 12:50 PM
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Green, red and yellow bell peppers in a bowl
Retail
Fresh Trends 2023: Bell pepper popularity
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 43% of all consumers reported purchases of bell peppers in the previous year.
June 26, 2023 12:28 PM
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Global Produce & Floral Show registration graphic
Industry
Are you headed to the Global Produce & Floral Show?
Registration and hotel bookings open June 26 for the Oct. 19-21 event in Anaheim, Calif.
June 26, 2023 10:28 AM
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Susan Noritake headshot. Photo courtesy Bako Sweet
People
Bako Sweet names director of sales
The California-based sweet potato brand has hired fresh produce industry veteran Susan Noritake to grow the brand.
June 26, 2023 08:51 AM
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The Packer Staff
Apples
Industry
USTR announces repeal of India’s tariff on U.S. apples, walnuts
Industry organizations are praising a June 22 announcement from U.S. trade officials that India will soon lift its 20% retaliatory tariff on some U.S. agricultural products.
June 23, 2023 10:45 AM
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PNW blueberries
Fruit
Grower expects strong Pacific Northwest blueberry season starting in July
California Giant Berry Farms is anticipating promotable yields of blueberries out of Oregon, British Columbia and Washington state in July and August.
June 23, 2023 10:03 AM
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CSC new hires. Photo courtesy California Strawberry Commission
People
California Strawberry Commission appoints two new leaders
The California agency has tapped William Turechek as its next vice president of research and Jeff Cardinale as its new director of communications.
June 23, 2023 09:05 AM
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NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn growing space peppers. Photo courtesy NASA
Packer Tech
NASA and USDA to increase collaborative efforts, including ag research
The USDA and NASA are doubling down on agency collaborations that will improve agricultural research and data application, along with fostering the next generation of science and agriculture leaders.
June 22, 2023 01:45 PM
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The Packer Staff
Two bunches of enoki mushrooms. Photo: Wakko, Adobe Stock
Retail
Fresh Trends 2023: 1 in 3 shoppers bought mushrooms during past year
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 33% of consumers said they purchased mushrooms in the past year.
June 22, 2023 01:31 PM
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Industry
Canadian bill to protect produce sellers passes committee
Canadian produce groups are praising the committee approval of Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act.
June 22, 2023 12:35 PM
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