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Feek Properties LLC, which owns Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International, has added 750 new acres for grapefruit production this year and are in the process of expanding further, said Doug Feek, president.

The citrus industry is devoting extensive resources and time to new variety development, said Peter Chaires, executive vice-president of Lakeland, Fla.-based Florida Citrus Packers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects Chilean apple production and exports to remain flat in the marketing year 2021-22.

Winter Haven, Fla.-based Noble Worldwide has added Scott George to the company’s sales team.

While no solution for citrus greening has been identified, scientists continue to make progress toward producing workable tools to manage the disease.

While labor issues and competition from California and Mexico are presenting ongoing challenges for the Florida strawberry industry.

Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC will see an increase in Florida avocado production because of new grafts bearing fruit, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.

Florida strawberry production for Gem Pack Berries will continue strong into spring, said Michelle Deleissegues, director of marketing for the Irvine, Calif.-based company.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas cries foul in response to a recent bi-partisan petition calling for investigation into Mexico’s trade practices.

There is an old saying, “You can’t win for losing.”