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More normal harvest timing for California cherries is setting the stage for a successful season, California cherry shippers say.

Expanding per capita consumption, increasing imports and moderate retail growth in sales point to a strong category, data and industry leaders indicate.

Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic said it expects good supplies for the season, which runs through June.

The company says it expects strong imports of Autumncrisp and Ruby Rush grapes for the season that will begin in mid-May.

The companies say Acadian Plant Health customers can expect better access to products, including its organic product line, as well as agronomists and more.

Citing “significant and lasting challenges in the retail environment,” 99 Cents Only Stores LLC will close all 371 of its stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.

In this podcast episode, Advanced Agriscience’s Collin Juurakko shares interesting discoveries he’s made about how frost crystals form and how that led to a potential solution for tree-fruit growers across the globe.

From recycling to pollination education to planting trees, this Earth Month H-E-B says it will continue to support environmental stewardship initiatives across its business and in communities throughout Texas.

The Organic Trade Association released the results of its consumer survey, which shows the value consumers place on the USDA Organic seal.