The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc. in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Spring has sprung and California avocado season has begun in earnest. Winter and early spring rains contributed to delaying the usual start of harvesting but were excellent for California avocado tree health. As a result, the 257 million pounds of California avocados estimated for this season likely will be concentrated from late April through summer. To bolster this volume, the California Avocado Commission is engaged with marketing support at full throttle.

As the cherry season begins in California, Stemilt Growers (headquartered in Wenatchee, WA) is poised to bring consumers their “World Famous” California cherries. Leveraging it’s commitment to new plantings, high-end varieties, and uniform growing practices, Stemilt is excited to offer an extensive cherry program running May 1 through Labor Day –– a timeline unrivaled by US shippers.

As Moxxy Marketing continues to expand, helping food and beverage, agriculture and AgriFoodTech companies grow, they have bolstered internal operations and client support with the addition of Eileen Ariza as controller. 

Morning Kiss Organic is welcoming imported pear season, working with partners in Argentina to provide the highest quality fruit. Import season runs March through June, and seasonal varieties that will be offered include Packham, D’Anjou, Bartlett.

It’s no secret that price has become a greater concern with consumers as they shop through the grocery store week after week. Rising prices have resulted in negative emotions among consumers — and there is no way of knowing when the worst will be over.