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Citrus greening disease or huanglongbing — HLB for short — has taken a toll on Florida’s citrus sales, but hope remains that the industry will survive and even thrive.

Though the holiday season is ramping up and autumnal favorites are still in the mix, searches on Produce Market Guide the week of Nov. 4 showed a marked interest in one of winter's domestic specialties: citrus.

The future looks bright for California’s lemon crop as consumption increases and consumers discover the health benefits and versatility of the fruit, grower-shippers say.

Pumpkins maintained their six-week reign on Produce Market Guide last week and got even more love from the platform's users as pink pumpkins entered the top 20 at No. 12.

Pamela Northam, wife of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, and Bettina Ring, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, celebrated National Apple Month and the peak of the state’s apple harvest season.

Fruit World Co., Reedley, Calif., will have a full lineup of citrus in promotable volumes this season.

Limoneira Co., Santa Paula, Calif., has hired Tara Saldaña and Brett Johnson in sales.

Mother Nature delivered more large lemons than usual this season thanks to extra rain, and Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira has lowered its guidance for the year as a result.

Limoneria spokesperson and registered dietitian Megan Roosevelt has prepared three lemon-inspired recipes for back-to-school meal prep.

Wonder Melon from Kayco was recently nominated by the NEXTY Industry awards for best functional food/beverage.

Watsonville, Calif.-based A&A Organic Farms is shipping organic lemons in partnership with growers in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Importer LGS Specialty Sales Ltd., New Rochelle, N.Y., anticipates a “solid” 2019 Argentinian lemon season.

Los Angeles-based The Wonderful Co. has added a new produce brand to its portfolio — Wonderful Seedless Lemons.

For foodservice operators, a new research report shows that Chilean lemons are in the right place at the right time.

Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif., is winding down its domestic citrus season, and preparing for the summer import season.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira created videos showing healthy, delicious and easy ways to use lemons and other fruit — especially as Mother’s Day approaches May 12.

Mike Krage is the Idaho Potato Commission’s newest retail promotions director, covering the Northeast and Midwest.

California summer fruit suppliers are anticipating a brisk May-August season in 2019, with plenty of supplies to fill orders.

BERLIN — In their second year exporting to the U.S. market after a long absence, Argentina lemon exporters will take a very measured approach to filling market needs.

Citrus growers in California’s Central Valley will be checking for possible damage in the coming weeks as some areas saw temperatures drop to as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.