Miami-based Rock Garden Herbs, which serves several locations of Coosemans Worldwide Inc., has expanded its growing area near Homestead, Fla., by 20 acres, said Jonathan Roussel, sales director.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged produce grower-shippers throughout the U.S., but a silver lining for the citrus industry is consumers’ perception of citrus as immunity boosters.
This should be a good year for Florida citrus with grower-shippers reporting good growing conditions for oranges and grapefruit, and some suppliers adding increasingly popular easy peelers.
Shipments of oranges and grapefruit from Texas should be up slightly this season, according to the November citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Health and wellness, a pillar on which the Mission-based Texas International Produce Association is founded, will be a continued focus of this year’s Viva Fresh Expo, set for April 21-23 in Grapevine, Texas.
A highlight of the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo will be the culmination of the third annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.
The Mission-based Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo plays an important role in promoting the Lone Star State’s produce industry.
Berries and summer are synonymous. And right on cue, the sweet, juicy little orbs are making their way across North America as temperatures warm and consumers head outdoors.
