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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.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers celebrates its 30th year growing organic apples, pears, cherries and other fruit.

The Vidalia onion industry is planning for an aggressive promotional season, said Bob Stafford, interim director of the Vidalia Onion Committee in Vidalia, Ga.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is asking for produce industry nominations by Sept. 27 to present four winners with awards at the association’s 28th annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.

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.

AMCO Produce, Leamington, Ontario, is “aggressively seeking new distributors, wholesalers and retailers in the U.S.,” said Paul Arrowsmith, sales manager.

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

Ceickor University, Querétaro, Mexico, has just graduated its first class of students