Mexico’s good weather benefited for growers this fall.  The outlook for Mexican production is bright, notes Jorge Ruiz, who is fully engaged in the business as a salesman for Agri Packing Supply Inc. in Nogales.

Apple and cherry growers, Neal and Louisa Carter are credited with the development of Arctic apples. Neal, a trained bioresource engineer, has previously worked on agricultural projects around the globe. From first-hand experience, he felt the need to improve food systems and decrease food waste using science and technology. Seeing the decline of apple consumption in the U.S., he recognized the need to increase the consumption by providing a healthy, delicious and wholesome alternative through Arctic apples.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

Christopher Ranch offers 100 percent United States-grown garlic to its customers, delivering from coast to coast out of its Gilroy, CA-based headquarters.

Although it’s tried to continue being successful doing so during the pandemic, it hasn’t been easy.

After the success of last year’s Clean Eating Challenge, Viva Fresh launched its second annual health and wellness campaign Oct. 1. The challenge will continue until the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo on March 26-27, 2021 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas.

It has been well reported that the produce department has done very well during the pandemic, and the organic sector is also registering solid gains.