Blueberries
Originating in the eastern U.S., the pathogen has been found in Peru, Morrocco, China, Portugal and Mexico and was likely spread through infected nursery material.
The company first made the list in 2019 and has continued to make steady growth.
A standardized naming convention associates each new proprietary blueberry, raspberry and blackberry variety with a gemstone, the company says.
The region is a key hub for berry production, supplying retailers with an early season of fresh strawberries, blueberries and more.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is blockchain compliant with the IBM Food Trust, allowing all points of the company’s berry supply chain to access data.
California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.
The company behind Fruitist Blueberries aims to bring nutritious snacking to the world with its “global-local” strategy.
The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application.