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The Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is planning its Blueberry Summit for Oct. 5-7 in Nashville, Tenn.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Tanimura & Antle was highlighting its greenhouse-grown lettuce at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.

Reed Searle, an Eastern Idaho potato farmer located in Shelley, Idaho is featured in this edition of Eagle Eye Produce’s Grower Spotlight.

Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the inclusion of $4 billion in drought-relief funding for the Colorado River Basin in the Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

MONTEREY, Calif. — San Francisco-based GrubMarket was showcasing its growth and technology tools at IFPA’s Foodservice Conference, says Bryan Barsness, vice president of sales and marketing.

San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco Inc. has promoted Brenton Field to vice president of operations, according to a news release.

Led by explosive growth in berry and avocado imports, the value of U.S. imports of fruit soared 17% for the 12-month period ending June 30, USDA trade numbers show.

Despite what the company called a volatile trading environment, New Zealand-based T&G Global reported near-stable revenue for the six months ending June 30.

Reedley, Calif.-based Frutura has marked its first year of operation by finalizing the acquisition of the major Chilean fruit exporter, Subsole.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Pure Flavor was touting its greenhouse-grown Solara Mini Melons at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.