Fruits
Rainier Fruit targets yoga enthusiasts for sales
Rainier Fruit, a leading producer of organic and conventional apples, pears, cherries, and blueberries recently announced a partnership with Wanderlust, the world's largest producer of yoga lifestyle events. Rainier Fruit will be the presenting healthy... more »
Michigan apple producers to vote on program continuation
Michigan apple producers will have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) beginning... more »
Gladstone Land buys Michigan blueberry farm for $2.1 million
McLean, Virginia-based Gladstone Land Corp. (NASDAQ:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") has acquired a 176-acre blueberry farm in Van Buren County, Michigan, for $2.1 million. Upon acquisition, Gladstone Land entered into a 10-year, triple-net lease... more »
Secretary Perdue speaks on need for rural infrastructure
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue spoke on “Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives" at a March 14 hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Secretary Perdue was joined by Department of Commerce... more »
WSU, Phytelligence sue each other over Cosmic Crisp apple
Washington State University (WSU) and a private company spun off from the university have filed dueling lawsuits regarding commercialization of the much-anticipated Cosmic Crisp apples. WSU announced March 14 it had filed a countersuit in... more »
AgroFresh’s Harvista has expanded label for cherries
AgroFresh Solutions' label for its Harvista pre-harvest technology has been expanded for use on cherries at blossom time application. This technology that expands the harvest window for apple crops up to 21 days is now... more »
Sonoma vineyards recognize ‘exceptional’ workers
The Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF), recently announced the names of four local vineyard workers who are the first winners of a new program to recognize excellence in the workplace. "We were overwhelmed by... more »
‘Women in Produce’ event accepting nominations
The Reception Honoring Women in Produce event each year selects one individual to share their personal experience of service while recognizing the contributions of all women working in the produce industry. The honoree is selected... more »
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