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Grower-shippers share the latest news from their operations, plus plans for the future.

May 1 fresh apple holdings were down 13% compared with a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Apple Association market report.

Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak will be the exclusive slicer of newly available Cosmic Crisp apples, beginning in December.

Texas citrus growers and researchers are taking action to avoid and prevent the spread of huanglongbing.

A drought in northern Mexico could limit some produce output and crossings into Texas this winter.

The Washington apple market so far reflects the premium pricing of the Honeycrisp apple, as ever.

An earlier-maturing cripps pink cultivar, which is branded as Pink Lady. is delivering all the taste and color of cripps pink but with a little bigger time cushion before the threat of freeze temperatures.

Tomatoes and bell peppers are two of the most popular winter produce items shipping from West Mexico.

Calavo Growers Inc. will have a 10% acreage increase in greenhouse round and roma tomatoes in Culiacan, West Mexico, this season.

After a successful debut in 2018, EarthBlend LLC has begun its second season shipping squash, cucumbers, green bell peppers and hot peppers.