A high-pressure system is bringing near-average temperatures along the California coast and above-average temperatures inland. It will be cool in the morning with lows in the upper 30s to low 50s, and hot in the daytime with highs in the mid 60s to low 80s. As the winds turn offshore Thursday, temperatures will rise farther inland, reaching the low-upper 80s away from the coast. The offshore flow weakens over the weekend, allowing for some cooling, but temperatures remain in the low 60s to mid 80s.

Oppy and G&M Farms have introduced two exclusive proprietary blueberry varieties: Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry.

Both developed by horticulture professor Scott NeSmith of the University of Georgia and grown by G&M Farms in Fresno County, CA, the brands redefine the traditional blueberry experience with their distinctive flavors, sizes and visual appeal.

Hundreds throughout the full retail supply chain convened for effective networking and essential consumer insights May 1-2 in Phoenix at IFPA’s The Retail Conference. In just its third year, the produce conference is laser-focused on the retail side of the industry and attracted major retailers, suppliers, and solutions providers to connect, do business and learn.

Perfect for an easy meal that is both healthy and delicious, these tasty avocado and rotisserie chicken burritos are packed with fresh ingredients, and come together with a zesty lemon Dijon dressing.

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced 
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing Instructions

Salix Fruits, a leading company in the import and export of fresh fruits, announced the beginning of its summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council partnered with Major League Pickleball for its 2024 season, promoting blueberries as the official fruit of MLP among a rapidly growing base of pickleball fans.