The California Fresh Fruit Association began its new fiscal year Monday, March 10, during the Annual Membership Breakfast at the 89th Annual Meeting, which took place at the Ojai Valley Inn.

The Cowart family has been engaged in farming since the early 1980s, spanning five generations. Currently, the farm is managed by Jim P. Cowart along with his two sons, Jimmy and Anthony Cowart. Together, they cultivate a little more than 500 acres of Vidalia onions each year.

With more than 30 years of experience in cultivating exceptionally sweet onions in Toombs County, Ga., the company possesses the expertise necessary for successful onion production.

Sunkist Growers acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a global leader in fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology. With this strategic investment, Sienz assumed full responsibility for providing critical parts, service and ongoing support to Sunkist’s packinghouse equipment customers worldwide.

Since 1945, G&R Farms has been synonymous with excellence in Vidalia onion cultivation, transforming a small Southeast Georgia farm into a pioneering force in the sweet onion industry. Central to this legacy is an unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality, flavor, and yield of Vidalia onions through scientific research and innovative agricultural practices.

A Legacy Rooted in Innovation

Nash Produce, a leader in sweet potatoes, operates out of a facility on over 92 acres, allowing it to store more than 2.3 million bushels of sweet potatoes in on-site climate-controlled buildings. Combined with the company’s off-site storage, Nash Produce can store 3.2 million bushels, ensuring its supply lasts all year.

Fresh Express is introducing three new Chopped Salad Kits that bring vibrant, globally inspired flavors to fresh, convenient meals. Arriving in stores nationwide on May 21, these chef-crafted kits reflect the growing consumer demand for bold, internationally influenced flavors that make home dining effortless and exciting.