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California pear grower-shippers say they anticipate ample supplies of fruit, although the first promotable volumes likely will be a bit late during the 2019 season.

Michael Browne, Calavo Growers’ vice president of fresh operations, plans to retire in mid-December.

California pear season will begin by mid-July, bringing the first domestic pear supplies of the year.

More growth opportunities are dead ahead for Latin American fruit and vegetable growers, according to a new 326-page report.

The Cal Poly Strawberry Center is inviting strawberry industry participation at its annual industry field day on July 18.

Mandarins continue to gain popularity throughout the U.S., grower-shippers say.

The citrus industry in California’s Ventura County is going to the dogs.

Fowler Packing Co. Inc., Fresno, Calif. will debut its Peelz mandarin brand in November, according to a news release.

Arkansas apple acreage has declined but acreage for the state’s grapes and pecans has risen in the past five years.

Spring typically brings a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables from the Carolinas, and this year is no exception, suppliers and marketers say.