Chestnut Hill Farms Announces Executive Team Changes

February 4, 2022 Chestnut Hill Farms

Chestnut Hill Farms, one of the largest vertically-integrated importers of fresh pineapples in North America with substantial farm participations in Costa Rica, announced leadership changes to its Executive Team and Advisory Board, all effective February 1.

NARBA 2022 Conference Goes Virtual

The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) has reached the decision that its annual conference in February 2022, will move to a virtual conference format due to the ongoing disruption of the Covid 19 pandemic.

University of Arizona Publishes U.S. Cucumber Supply Report

The University of Arizona (UA), College of Agriculture & Life Sciences recently published a report about the supply trends for cucumbers in the U.S. The report was created Daniel Scheitrum, Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Arizona. The report explores various contributing factors to U.S. cucumber supply including, origins of product, pricing, variety, and trade. 

Washington Apple Education Foundation Hires New Executive Director

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) announces the hiring of Dr. Faviola Barbosa as its new executive director. 

Global Fresh Produce Trade Association Coalition to Address Cost Increases Impacting the Industry

Fresh Produce Associations from around the world have formed an international coalition to address increased costs for fresh produce production and trade, which have led to significant concerns on the economic viability of the sector and its capacity to cope with new sustainability requirements.