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Stemilt Growers expects a strong pear crop in 2023, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.--based marketer.
Sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business or other activities without approval from the USDA.
Nearly 60% of produce traded internationally is sold at break-even prices or below the cost of production.
Plant-health officials from both countries will meet in Japan on Sept. 25-26 to discuss the issue.
Sunview Marketing International is headed into a time of the year when the marketer will be going strong on several of its proprietary brands, says Mitch Wetzel, vice president of sales.
Rains from Hurricane Hilary caused variable damage to the fresh grape vineyards of Bari Produce LLC, says Justin Bedwell, president of the Fresno, Calif.-based marketer.
CMI Orchards expects abundant volume and excellent quality for its 2023 pear crop.
Peruvian onion supplies are increasing for Bland Farms, says Sloan Lott, director of sales.
Domex Superfresh Growers is forecasting its 2023 pear crop will be down just slightly from last year.
U.S. imports of Peruvian onions have increased from 130,807 metric tons in 2018 to 164,734 metric tons in 2022, according to statistics from the USDA.