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The Los Angeles-based company says the varieties will begin arriving next month from Chile and South Africa and will be available for a limited time.

How does Ashley Tyrner, CEO of Farmbox Direct and FarmboxRx, think healthcare will be revolutionized? Listen to the podcast to find out.

Berry People LLC, Hollister, Calif., has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell its business to the Vancouver, British Columbia-based ag tech company for $28 million.

The organic fruit category, including items like apples, pears, berries and avocados, continues to gather steam as consumers choose healthy eating options.

Lowell, Ark.-based Kimball & Thompson Produce Co. has been awarded a five-year, $165 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to military installations and schools.

Tara Stroud brings more than eight years of knowledge and expertise in food safety compliance to customers of the Highland Hub, according to a news release.

Highlights include having 95% of the cooperative’s member orchards in its stewardship program report using efficient micro-irrigation systems, nearly two times the rate found in other California crops.

Sales Manager Keith Wilson noted a strong demand for blood oranges this season, an improvement after lighter demand for that variety in the last couple of years.

Despite California’s weather challenges, the brand doesn’t plan on slowing down and is forecasting a historic 2023 season.

From flooding to mudslides, an atmospheric river produced rain that wreaked havoc on agriculture and infrastructure in the state. One of the hardest-hit areas is the Salinas Valley, a large lettuce production area.