Chilean Citrus Committee Releases Initial Forecast Projects a 4% Decrease in Volume from 2023

April 5, 2024 Perishable News

The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023. According to the figures provided by the Committee, clementine and mandarin volumes will decline by 35% and 9% respectively. Oranges will decrease by two percent, with lemons increasing by 33%.

Kat Ball Promoted to General Manager of Allen Lund Company Vancouver, BC

April 5, 2024 Allen Lund Company

The Allen Lund Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Kathryn “Kat” Ball to general manager of the ALC Vancouver, BC office.

The Raley’s Companies Team Up with FirstFruits Farms to Make Record Apple Donation to California and Arizona Food Banks

April 5, 2024 FirstFruits Farms

Two grocery divisions that operate as part of The Raley’s Companies — Bashas’, which has grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, and Raley’s, which has grocery stores in California and Nevada — significantly increased their annual apple donations this year to area food banks through FirstFruits Farms’ Take a Bite Out of Hunger initiative.

Washington Sweet Cherry Producers Vote to Continue the Federal Marketing Order

April 5, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today sweet cherry producers in designated counties of Washington voted to continue their marketing order program.

Aquamar Names Industry Veteran Guy Lott to Senior Leadership Team

April 4, 2024 Aquamar

Seafood industry sales veteran Guy Lott has been named Vice President of Sales for Aquamar®, a leader in surimi and convenience seafood products, including its newly created ready-to-eat seafood line. Lott’s seafood industry experience across sales, processing, and distribution as well as his relationships within top multi-unit restaurant concepts, fine dining leaders and major retailers, accelerates Aquamar’s go-to-market strategy currently underway.