The Packer’s editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the news of the week. For more details on all topics, check out these articles.
Washington growers prioritize vaccinations for all farmworkers — Fruit and vegetable growers in Washington state are urging the state to prioritize vaccinations for all farmworkers.
New York apple promotions barrel forward in digital, retail — There has been no pause in promoting New York apples since the COVID-19 pandemic stalled normal life in the state and its eponymous city’s usual frenetic business activity.
Also in the news this week:
Blueberry groups spar over effects of imports during ITC hearing — The ITC heard hours of testimony on whether imported blueberries harm the livelihoods of domestic growers, with dozens of stakeholders on either side sparring over what affects prices in the U.S. blueberry market.
Organic produce industry hopeful about new administration — Organic produce trade organizations seem optimistic about the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden and his appointment of Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture.
‘Excellent’ quality ahead for California’s citrus crops — Although USDA’s NASS estimated that California’s navel orange crop will be about 42 million 80-pound boxes this season, some grower-shippers estimate that number might be a bit on the heavy side.
