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Rivermaid Trading Co is a California cherry and pear grower-shipper. The cherry program has evolved significantly over the last 10 years for the company. Recently, it has added new growers.

The industry looks forward to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show in Montreal.

Juice has been a popular alternative to eating fresh fruits and vegetables for some time. Fresno, Calif.-based Trinity Fruit Sales has added their own brand to the table.

The California Fresh Fruit Association kicked off its new fiscal year on Tuesday, March 15, during the annual membership meeting at the 86th annual meeting in Laguna Beach, California.

Susanne Klose is the new senior director of research and development at Church Brothers Farms. She has a strong scientific background working for UC Davis, Iowa State University and universities in Germany.

U.S. imports of limes have been rising steadily, and Mexico accounts for the lion’s share of all imported lime volume.

U.S. retail lemon per-capita availability increased from 2.3 pounds in 2000 to 2.5 pounds in 2019, and imports are taking a bigger slice of total lemon demand than just a few years ago.

The Vidalia sweet is known for its flat shape, high sugar content and low sulfur content. It is considered among America’s favorite sweet onion. This famous treat is only available in spring and summer.

BioSafe Systems, LLC is a leader in environmentally sustainable practices and products. The company has developed a soil amendment and foliage spray that bolsters crop health in agricultural and horticultural crops.

Watson will head the Arizona and California sales teams for the year-round grower and shipper in table grape and vegetable distribution.