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The USDA says it has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce.
The 2023 Down to Earth Women’s Luncheon, held at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos, celebrated Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley women in agriculture and raised $90,000 for programs and scholarships.
Over 50 cherry growers and retailers across four continents attended the May 16 event, which featured high-quality samples from eight of the Cheery Cherries varietals for tastings and viewings.
Rockit Apple has announced its inaugural partnership with the Special Olympics.
Organic industry experts Joelle Mosso and Scott Rice have been hired to form a new technical and regulatory team at the Organic Trade Association.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based company predicts a bountiful summer of California strawberries ahead, as it forecasts promotable volumes of its cornerstone product.
Dole Food Co. Hawaii, part of Dole plc, has launched a hands-on, behind-the-scenes agricultural tour of the original Dole pineapple farm on Oahu in Hawaii.
The Sonora, Mexico-based grower, packer and shipper of high-quality produce has launched a new marketing campaign designed to encourage consumers to try a variety of candy grapes.
Thousands of pounds of Colombian sugar mangoes are now being distributed throughout the U.S. The mid-May entry of the mango variety, grown only in Colombia, is the first time the fruit has been marketed in the U.S.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms, in conjunction with Opal Apple, has announced the recipients of the Opal Youth Make A Difference Grant.