Tom Burfield

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As of late March, strawberry production out of the growing area was at 3.4 million trays, according to the California Strawberry Commission.
As the spring season gets underway, grower-shippers are ramping up production of their bestselling fruits and vegetables.
Companies share how they are gearing up to meet demand.
Momentum built up by Easter promotions may well carry through to the next festive strawberry occasion, Mother’s Day.
From license plates to social media influencers, here’s how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales.
The Eqrader optical onion grader uses a series of internal and external checks to sort onions at high speed by quality, size, weight, shape and color, the company says.
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion’s return.
Sweetpotato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses.
The site will include recipes, storage and handling tips, nutritional information and insights into production.
Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing.