Johnston to pack more satsumas

Johnston Farms, Edison, Calif., is adding capacity to pack more satsuma mandarins during the peak season, said Derek Vaughn, citrus sales manager.

By Tom Burfield

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September 23, 2022 01:42 PM

Johnston Farms has updated its half-bushel mandarin carton, says Derek Vaughn, citrus sales manager.

Johnston Farms, Edison, Calif., is adding capacity to pack more satsuma mandarins during the peak season, said Derek Vaughn, citrus sales manager.

The company expects to increase its popular stem-and-leaf satsuma mandarin program 20% to 30% from mid-November to late January.

The company also has updated its half-bushel mandarin carton.

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