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They may be produced south of the border, but Mexican-grown avocados have played a pivotal role in bolstering the avocado industry in the U.S.

Johnston Farms, Edison, Calif., is adding capacity to pack more satsuma mandarins during the peak season, said Derek Vaughn, citrus sales manager.

The Fresno, Calif.-based California Table Grape Commission has hired Jodi Devaurs as director of trade policy.

Good growing conditions should result in plenty of high-quality vegetables out of the California desert this winter, grower-shippers say. But rain in Yuma, Ariz., could affect early iceberg lettuce volume.

Grape buyers don’t need to hit the panic button. California grape holdings are down compared with a year ago, but promotable fruit volumes will be shipped through early January.

The California Strawberry Commission has been working with field workers through its bilingual outreach and training team to provide training during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Six studies from U.S. universities found positive effects of strawberry consumption.

Salinas, Calif.-based Coastline Family Farms is launching onion production in Stockton, Calif., this year, said Robert Verloop, chief operating officer.

Nature knows best for California pear growers.

Awe Sum Organics, Santa Cruz, Calif., will be starting its Mexican table grape program in mid-May.