Squash

Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y., is expanding the Urban Roots Veggie Side Kits line.

The USDA has issued a pest risk analysis for imports of Brazilian fresh pumpkin, squash and the hybrid tetsukabuto squash.

This partnership will provide Syngenta with exclusive access to Apricus’ watermelon, melon and squash breeding pipeline and germplasm.

With plenty of fruits and vegetables heading to the U.S., companies spoke with The Packer about crop quality and program outlooks.