Mountain View Fruit Sales, a prominent stone fruit, grape and citrus grower/shipper company, is delighted to appoint Krista Beckstead as its new director of marketing. Beckstead brings a wealth of experience in the produce industry, having previously worked in the apple grower, packer and shipping sector.

Idaho-E. Oregon Spanish Sweet storage onion growers and other industry members have long relied on two university/Extension-affiliated groups of researchers and their training, equipment and facilities.

The relationships, in fact, have been in place not just for years but for several generations.

In the company of family and friends, Ray Obendorf celebrated his 100th birthday in June, and to the delight of everyone, he shows few signs of slowing down.

When the International Fresh Produce Association launched Jan. 1, 2022, sustainability was one of several areas the organization committed to providing leadership, expertise and business solutions to its members and industry. Now as IFPA prepares for its second Global Produce & Floral Show, sustainability is in the spotlight during the next gathering of the global produce and floral community, Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.

The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN will honor longtime organic grower Rod Braga as the recipient of the sixth annual Grower of the Year Award. Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.

The Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, with iQonsulting, have estimated a volume of 82,000 tons of fresh blueberries for the 2023-24 season. This represents a six percent decrease in fresh exports from the previous year. Updated estimates will be released throughout the Chilean Blueberry season.