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Apple industry veteran Scott Michael Hanses, 62, died March 13.

Good news has been a rarity since the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic broke out early this year. But there appears to be a bright spot when it comes to U.S. citrus sales.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation has awarded 310 students more than $1 million through its scholarship program.

Employees of Kingsville, Ontario-based Red Sun Farms have again upped their generosity in giving to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for Southwestern Ontario.

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

Vandervoet & Associates Inc. will have valencia oranges from northwest Mexico for the first time this year, starting with early varieties in January and then regular valencias in late winter/early spring.

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.

Fresh Farms, Rio Rico, Ariz., has launched a new value-added program for one of its retail customers.

IPR Fresh, Rio Rico, Ariz., has sweet corn and chili peppers for the first time this season, said president Jose Luis Obregon.