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Produce Crops
Crespo carrying enough mangoes to quench that mango mania thirst
Mangoes create a sort of anticipatory fever among its fans. They will not have to wait long, according to one Mexican mango packer.
May 19, 2022 03:13 PM
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Packer Tech
Hazel Tech gears up for Apple Quality Summit
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has opened registration for its 2nd annual Apple Quality Summit.
May 19, 2022 02:11 PM
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Produce Crops
Texas 1015 Sweet Onions hosts restaurant week in Rio Grande Valley
The Texas 1015 Sweet Onion (TX1015) marketing campaign wrapped up the inaugural TX1015 Sweet Onion Restaurant week promotion on May 8.
May 18, 2022 04:38 PM
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Produce Crops
CropTrak releases Stewardship Calculator 2.0
Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops and CropTrak announce the release of the Stewardship Calculator 2.0 to help growers measure a wide range of on-farm data for ESG reporting.
May 18, 2022 02:39 PM
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People
Blueberry groups hire Joe Vargas as director of business intelligence
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has appointed the marketing and business development professional to lead its data and insights program.
May 18, 2022 02:38 PM
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People
45-year Canadian produce veteran retires from Oppy
After three and a half decades with the Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppenheimer Group, Walt Breeden is retiring.
May 18, 2022 11:33 AM
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Packer Tech
SAVRpak launches moisture control technology to extend shelf life of berries, leafy greens, cucumbers
Technology company SAVRpak has announced the launch of SAVRpak Drop-In.
May 18, 2022 08:23 AM
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Industry
USDA to provide $6B to commodity and specialty crop growers hurt by 2020 and 2021 natural disasters
Help is on the way for growers hurt by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.
May 17, 2022 02:40 PM
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Social Responsibility
Stemilt Growers supports Brave Warrior Project
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers participated in a community fundraiser to help families with children suffering from chronic illness, according to a news release.
May 17, 2022 07:47 AM
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Organic
USDA accepting applications to help cover costs of organic, transitioning producers
Producers and handlers who are certified organic or who are transitioning to organic production can now apply for cost-share programs from the USDA.
May 16, 2022 03:36 PM
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