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Citing higher lemon sales, Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. reported a 3% growth in revenue in the fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31 compared with year-ago levels.

The efforts of Cornell AgriTech and Sun World International from more than a decade of working together have resulted in two new grape varieties called Sugrafiftytwo and Sugrasixty.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has announced the “rising stars” participating in its mentoring program during this year’s convention in Montreal.

Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, director of marketing for Cutler, Calif-based Prima Wawona announced the company has completed a major rebranding-updated logo, new website launch and new packaging.

The Mission Viejo, Calif.-based organization welcomes four new hires as it seeks to “keep pace with the growth of fresh avocado sales.”

The USDA has announced the establishment of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit service for produce distribution centers.

The Vidalia onion season officially kicks off on April 12, and Bland Farms, a Glennville, Ga.-based grower, packer and shipper of sweet onions, is optimistic despite the market’s current challenges.

USApple, in partnership with Honey Bee Health Coalition, has released its Pollinator Best Management Practices for Apples report.