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For about a decade, the Chilean grape industry has worked to increase its competitiveness by introducing new grape varieties, and that effort is paying off.
The Rio Rico, Ariz.-based company imports and distributes watermelons, mini watermelons, honeydew, and conventional and organic hard squash from its farms in Sonora.
With one preliminary estimate of this year’s total economic impact to the state’s ag output at nearly $500 million, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has requested a Secretarial Declaration of Disaster.
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas President Lance Jungmeyer has presented the group’s Member of the Year Award to Matt Mandel from SunFed.
From October 2021 through September 2022, the USDA reported that exports of U.S. fresh potatoes totaled $288.9 million, up 10% from the previous year.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — While the polar vortex prevented some from making the trip to the Global Organic Produce Expo, those who were able to come were pleased with south Florida weather and the show.
Maglio Cos., Milwaukee, Wis., has introduced new options for its Readyripe watermelon pouch.
With more than 300 exhibitors and a strong international presence, the 2019 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention delivered for attendees.
MONTREAL — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association brought Bernadette Hamel back from a retirement trip to Florida to honor her with the CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Good retail sales in March with a dwindling storage apple crop may push prices higher late in the season.