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Organic strawberries available but limited
As Valentine’s Day approaches, which is a heavy demand holiday for strawberries, there are organic strawberries available — but they are highly pr... more »
Zespri exec to join Driscoll’s as president of the Americas
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson is leaving the produce marketer to become Driscoll’s president of the Americas. Mathieson has been at Zespri for 21 year... more »
WSU survey focuses on pear phenology practices
Washington State University researchers are asking for input from pear growers and others in the industry for an annual survey on pear management prac... more »
Lipman says farewell to longtime company officials
Lipman Family Farms, a grower and shipper of conventional and organic vegetables and watermelons, celebrates the careers of four longtime employees. ... more »
Gary Wishnatzki joins Florida strawberry hall of fame
Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City, Florida-based berry grower Wish Farms, has been inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of... more »
CMI cites rapid growth with leadership promotions
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington, is making leadership changes during what it calls an era of major growth. CMI President Bob Mast said the comp... more »
Sunny Cal Farms to ship Jasper brand citrus, table grapes
CJ Buxman, a third-generation San Joaquin Valley, California, grower/shipper and former president of Fruit World Co., has started Sunny Cal Farms. ... more »
Sunview continues to pioneer organic grape category
Sunview, a family-owned fruit company based in California’s San Joaquin Valley, offers a comprehensive organic table grape program — and is set to... more »