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Citrus suppliers are invited to give their perspective on the summer citrus outlook for The Packer’s May 31 Summer Citrus Marketing Section.

Vidalia onions will enjoy a big spring and summer season, said Heidi McIntyre, marketing consultant for Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms.

Brittany Lee is a prime example of someone entrenched in the produce industry far beyond her own family business.

Though the gains have not been dramatic, U.S. Department of Agriculture per capita availability numbers for onions have consistently risen since 2000.

With vaccinated millions on the move again, onion shippers are optimistic about the shape of foodservice demand in the coming months.

June is National Mango Month, and the National Mango Board is highlighting that it’s always mango season.

Some, but far from all, produce operators have optimism about President Biden’s plans to put in place policies that will give growers a “green new deal” to help reduce greenhouse gases.

Decarbonization of fresh produce production and logistics, achieving zero waste and seeking more sustainable growing methods are among the long-term goals for produce companies surveyed by The Packer.

Third-party certification bodies play a significant but not universal role in confirming and measuring sustainability measures related to the environment.

Foodservice demand is revving up for a torrid summer.