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Bringing quality import apples and pears from the world’s sought-after production regions, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce sets out to deliver a fresh crop to the North American market.

A new, smaller item just began shipping in February from an established shipper. Tanimura and Antle added a new produce item to its recently refreshed artisan line — baby iceberg lettuce.

The multiple global disruptions have created a mixed bag of outcomes. One constant is freight and gas prices continue to be high and rising.

Spring brings a broad availability of commodities from Mas Melons and Grapes, LLC. It has spent decades building up its offerings. And the company continues to grow its list of commodities and volume.

The Reedley, Calif.-based grower-shipper reports a robust season for its Minneola tangelos, blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges.

Ethiopia has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) for consumption into the United States and Territories.

Indonesia has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Wasabi (Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum.) for consumption into the United States and Territories.

A year after announcing their joint research and development work to grow strawberries indoors, Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. say they are expanding their relationship.

Julie Anna Potts is the president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute.

The VOC and Georgia Department of Agriculture have announced April 12 as the official 2022 pack date for Vidalia onions this season. To learn more, The Packer recently chatted with VOC Chairman Cliff Riner.