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The California Avocado Commission is preparing its virtual “booth” for the start of the United Fresh LIVE! online trade show, scheduling live presentations and chef demonstrations.

The International Taste Institute, Brussels, has recognized three of Mastronardi Produce’s products with Superior Taste Awards.

Dan’l Mackey Almy, president and CEO of DMA Solutions, will speak about “marketing in sensitive times” at United Fresh LIVE!

The Coalition for Sustainable Organics, which supports organic regulations allowing hydroponic and container systems to be organic, is pleased a schedule for a lawsuit on the issue has been set.

Bee Sweet Citrus has introduced a wash line to ensure fruit is free of the Asian citrus psyllid, which spread huanglongbing, aka HLB.

Connecting with attendees and social media followers, Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers will offer an Instagram Live video featuring blueberries or cherries each day of United Fresh LIVE!

The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2020 Apple Man or Woman of the Year.

Fresh carrots from South Korea have been approved for shipment to the U.S.

30% of customers purchased peaches within the past 12 months. The likelihood of a peach purchase increased according to income and age for the third straight year.

Farm Credit donated nearly $255,000 to create an endowment fund for agribusiness students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.