Sunkist Celebrates the California Summer Orange, New Packaging and Merchandising Program for Valencia Oranges

July 5, 2022 Sunkist Growers

Sunkist Growers launch ‘The Official Orange of American Summers’ campaign to celebrate the exclusive California-grown orange variety this time of year. As part of the program, Sunkist is offering a new 8-pound combo bag and matching display bin spotlighting summertime vibes.

SHAFFE Launches International Master’s Degree for Fresh Produce Industry Professionals

July 5, 2022 Southern H

To address the need to update knowledge and acquire better tools for strategy planning and decision making, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has designed the master’s degree in International Communication, Marketing and Management for industry professionals involved in global trade.

A&M Farms Initiates a Recall Of Specific Little Bear Brand Whole Vidalia Onions Sold by the Pound at Retail Because of Possible Health Risk

July 5, 2022 FDA

A&M Farms of Lyons, Georgia, is voluntarily recalling select whole Vidalia onions packed on one pack line between June 20 – June 23, 2022, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

National Blueberry Month Kicks Off with a 31-Day Challenge to Benefit No Kid Hungry

For National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has challenged millions of devoted blueberry fans to grab a boost of blue – and give a boost to a good cause. Throughout July, when fans share how they enjoy blueberries on social media, USHBC will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry.

USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order

July 5, 2022 USDA AMS

As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would include reducing the size and quorum requirements of the committee and revising the nomination and selection processes of committee members. The requirement of allocating committee seats based on volume from each district would also be removed. Lastly, a new section would authorize the committee to receive and expend domestically sourced voluntary contributions and grant funds for promotion and research projects.