Month: May 2017

Giumarra announces the first arrivals of its Nature’s Partner-brand grapes grown in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Shipments have begun and initial varieties include Early Sweet green seedless and Summer Royal black seedless, followed by Perlette green seedless and Flame red seedless. Passion Fire™ red seedless and Arra 30 green seedless will start in late May and finish mid-June. Sugraone green seedless will also start in late May and conclude the season in late June. …

The trees are in bloom, the bees are hard at work, and the smell of spring is in the air. The Superfresh Growers® team joined Dave Gleason, Chief Horticulturist, in one of the newer Eastern Washington orchard blocks to learn about the latest orchard happenings. …

Tonya Antle, principle of Tanimura & Antle, was named 2017’s Ag Woman of the Year by Monterey County’s Ag Against Hunger, on Friday, April 28. Antle was recognized for her considerable contributions to produce, agriculture and the local community. …

Naturipe Farms announces that strawberries are in peak supply in California, now through summer and into fall, offering promotion opportunities at retail for the upcoming holidays. …

Bee Sweet Citrus Sales Manager Joe Berberian welcomes the start of Bee Sweet’s 2017 summer import program. “Bee Sweet Citrus is grower, packer and shipper of premium California citrus,” said Berberian. “While our domestic season has come to an end, we can continue to provide exceptional citrus to our consumers through our summer import program.” …