Year: 2012

In California's commercial citrus industry, navel oranges dominate the market, with nearly 135,000 acres in groves across the state in 2010, mostly in the Central Valley. But a tinier — and some might say cuter — citrus fruit is on the verge of knocking lemons and Valencia oranges off their respective perches as the state's No. 2 and 3 citrus crops. …

PTI compliance is fast becoming a reality for growers, packers, and shippers. Many retailers are requiring that their suppliers become PTI compliant in 2012. The FDA is continuing with their roll out plans to implement FSMA, including traceability pilots beginning in early 2012. …

Green Valley Food Corp. is expanding its recall to include additional products because of a possible health risk. Products which were distributed from 12/07/2011 to 1/1/2012 are affected in this recall and/or if the items have a use by date ranging from 12/22/2011 to 1/17/2012. …

Exportadora Subsole, one of Chile’s most important and innovative fruit traders, is developing a solar energy project in the Atacama Desert to assist in expansion plans for fruit production. Through the use of the solar energy, underground water will be pumped to irrigate new table grape crops grown in desert soil. The energy produced by this photovoltaic plant will allow for new cultivation zones to be developed in the country’s Third Region (Atacama Region), one of the driest areas of Chile. …

The Giumarra Companies announces the promotions of two marketing employees, Megan Schulz and Adriana Lopez. …