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The melon harvest from the west side of California’s San Joaquin Valley may start a few days later than usual because of a cool spring, but quality should be good, grower-shippers said.

Having strong family roots has been an essential factor in the success of Grupo Alta and Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor, says Carlos Bon, vice president of sales of Divine Flavor.

Despite some early unfavorable weather in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest growing regions, grower-shippers say blueberries, raspberries and blackberries should be plentiful this summer.

Consumers can look for a new Got to Be NC logo with the official roll-out of the latest branding campaign by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Marketing Division.

The Packer’s Tom Karst and Amy Sowder recently visited with Tom Stenzel to reflect on his long and storied career.

Fresh Del Monte is expanding its fresh fruit offering and now sells Fair Trade Certified organic bananas in Canada and is working to start selling them in the U.S.

Sakata Seed America recently initiated plans to relocate its headquarters from Morgan Hill, Calif., to its 219-acre site in Woodland, Calif., by late 2024, according to a news release.

Morning Kiss Organic has an expanded summer lineup of mini watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons.

Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.

Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.