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Randall Watkins, Jr., a third-generation farmer from Granville County, North Carolina, is not just carrying forward his family’s agricultural legacy—he is transforming it.

The company fundraises for the Mathison Family scholarship, Stemilt Growers scholarship and the Thomas K. Mathison scholarship for students with ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry who are pursuing a college degree.

Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company’s presence in those markets.

The marketer said it anticipates strong volumes of both conventional and organic raspberries through the end of the year.

Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day sold a combined 154.6 million units, generating $191.6 million in dollar sales, according to the most recent “Avocado Holiday Retail Recap” created by the Hass Avocado Board.

Farmers are natural environmentalists, produce businesses say, which is a natural fit for incorporating renewable energy into operations.

Results of Florida’s annual Commercial Citrus Inventory show total citrus acreage in the state in 2024 was off 50% from 554,037 acres in 2010.

The merger unites two trusted names in the juice industry, strengthens both brands and enhances the ability to serve customers with excellence in quality and customer service coast-to-coast, says Perricone Farms.

The digital marketplace says multiple findings were drawn from 1.1 billion transactions and nationwide surveys.