Central American Produce Inc., headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, plans to expand its list of commodities available to customers throughout the year.

Coastline unveiled a new design for its two-count Lil Gem Hearts, which became available in February. The Salinas, CA-based firm said that the new package design reflects its commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support.

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The California Grape & Tree Fruit League held its 77th annual meeting March 25 in Laguna Beach, CA, which featured an industry workshop on what keeps farmers awake at night, the election of a chairman and board of directors, and the recognition of three League members.

MADERA, CA — At Stellar Distributing, here, the California fig deal is getting sweeter in two ways. There's a new, sweeter variety and it's coming into big production this summer.

Stellar introduced an exciting new variety to its extensive California fig program several years ago. The Tiger fig has striped green and yellow skin, a unique flavor and a bright red flesh that set it apart from traditional figs.

Mark Shuman, Buck Shuman and John Shuman.The Vidalia Onion Committee hosted its annual awards banquet Feb.

Though Bland Farms LLC has become an international giant in the sweet onion industry, the empire was built on Vidalia onions and they remain at the top of the pecking order at the company’s Glennville, GA, headquarters.

Bland is the world’s largest grower-shipper of Vidalia onions and has a 12-month sweet onion program with farms around the world. But owner Delbert Bland is planning for even bigger and better things.