Month: May 2016

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) a strawberry breeding company filed a lawsuit on May 2, 2016, against the Regents of the University of California.  The lawsuit lists claims against the UC for breach of contract, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair competition. …

Just in time for National Strawberry Month, three new, major studies reveal strawberries may improve vascular health in at-risk adolescents, reduce inflammation in obese adults, and improve cognition in older adults. …

Friends of Redlands Christian Migrant Association helped the Immokalee-based nonprofit raise more than $70,000 on Saturday at the annual Lipman Golf Classic. …

The 2016 Northwest Cherry crop is estimated at approximately 20 million boxes, slightly more than last year’s crop of 19.3 million boxes. The crop will peak on larger sizes, providing retailers terrific promotional opportunities and customers a great eating experience. The first days of harvest are estimated for the last week of May. …

Giumarra is pleased to announce it is joining with Tajin Seasonings for an exciting promotion featuring Nature’s Partner brand watermelons. The promotion will begin in early May with watermelons grown in Sonora, Mexico. …