James Webb Sets New World Record at Second Annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship

February 27, 2024 The Wonderful Company

Major League Eater James Webb set a new world record today by cracking-and-eating 338 pistachios in just eight minutes, at the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Global Avocado Summit 2024: “AVOCADO DAY” is Back

February 27, 2024 Global Avocado Summit

The avocado industry has changed dramatically in the world and, particularly, in Chile. Today there are new supplier countries, growing markets, an increase in local consumption and great challenges such as enhancing the competitiveness of the avocado and promoting progress in sustainability.

USDA Suspends Federal Marketing Order Regulating California Dried Prunes

February 27, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of dried prunes grown in California voted for suspension of the federal marketing order regulating the handling of dried prunes grown in California. The suspension went into effect Aug. 1, 2023, and extends through July 31, 2030. 

All-America Selections Announces New Judges for 2024 Trials  

February 26, 2024 All-America Selections

All-America Selections (AAS), the industry’s only independent, non-profit, national plant trialing program is pleased to announce twenty-three new horticulture experts as AAS Judges.

Available Now: Danziger Announces New Technical Product Pages

February 26, 2024 Danziger

The new enhanced catalog pages, which have been updated for the 2025 season and include the new 2025 varieties, provide detailed technical specifications from rooting to finishing, as well as tips for propagation.